Aston Martin has not had a great performance in Formula 1 this season and is lagging behind in midfield. Of course, luck wasn’t on their side either. In the long run, however, they seem to have set a goal and the preparations for achieving such a mountainous goal are evident.
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The team recently began building its own headquarters next to Silverstone, making it the first of these F1 projects in the UK since the McLaren Technology Center opened in 2004.
Formula 1 F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 24, 2021 Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner during the FIA / Handout press conference via REUTERS
Soon there was another announcement that amazed the entire F1 community – the signing of former McLaren Racing CEO Martin Whitmarsh. He will take over the position of CEO at Aston Martin from October 1, 2021.
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Amid these numerous announcements, an Aston Martin rumor flourished with ubiquitous Red Bull designer Adrian Newey. The 62-year-old is reportedly set to follow Whitmarsh to Aston Martin too, considering the two have been colleagues for years.
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Well the answer is no! And this clarification came from Red Bull boss Christian Horner himself. According to Speed Week, the Brit kept it short and sweet. When asked if Newey will be driving to Aston Martin soon, Horner replied, “No. That is not right.”
In the meantime, he confirmed that his team’s recruiting work is far from over and more signings will be added in the coming days. Red Bull was busy building a separate team for the engine division during Honda’s upcoming project takeover in 2022.
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Formula 1 F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel in training REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger
“The recruiting is still in full swing, I would say we’re halfway there. Some new ones have already started their work. We are also hiring a lot of young talent, ”said the Red Bull boss. (Translated with Google translator)
Overall, Aston Martin looked barely ominous in its returning F1 year. But let’s not be too strict with them. Given how their previous campaigns played out in 1959 and 1960, 2021 certainly feels like a strong comeback.
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In addition, recent signings and developments could certainly bolster Aston Martin’s chances of staying at the top in the years to come. So can the 007s hold their own at the top of the table as early as 2023? Well only time will tell.
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