The two companies entered into both a title sponsorship partnership and a technical collaboration on the Valkyrie hypercar project in early 2018.
In addition to being part of the official team name, the Aston Martin logos also appeared in prominent locations on Red Bull’s F1 cars – including the rear wing – and on the drivers’ overalls.
But after Lawrence Stroll took over road car maker Aston Martin and then renamed Racing Point under the British company’s nickname, it was agreed that Red Bull sponsorship would end.
While Red Bull is hoping to add new sponsors to its portfolio in 2021, team boss Christian Horner has made it clear that a new title sponsor is not yet to be expected.
“We don’t have a title sponsor to replace Aston Martin for next year,” he said.
“We will have new sponsors that we will introduce next year.
“Aston Martin will of course not be sitting on our car.
“We enjoyed four years [in total], three years as titles and four years with them on the car. We’ve helped drive the brand forward and we obviously have a great relationship with Valkyrie.
“Obviously, our deals were built under former CEO Andy Palmer, who has always been hugely supportive to the team.
“And since Lawrence bought the business, it was obviously natural for them to get out. We look forward to seeing the Aston Martin name live in Formula 1 next year.”
Although the sponsorship deal is about to expire, Red Bull will continue work on the Valkyrie project, with delivery of the car expected in 2021.
Horner added, “The car is running and we are doing all the testing. Of course, the relationship will go on until all the cars are completed through Red Bull Advanced Technologies.”
Red Bull has always partnered with major car brands for its title sponsorship. It previously had a deal with auto company Infiniti from 2013 to 2015, but that deal ended as legacy of the Milton Keynes-based team’s split from Renault.
