Having spent many years as Formula 1’s underdogs, the Silverstone-based team that now carries the majestic Aston Martin name is setting the foundations to break away from that label and become a bona fide front-running operation. The goal of fighting for world titles may still be several years down the line but Aston Martin is not being coy about its ambition. Aston Martin’s name bears a lot of weight in the automotive industry, and applying the same principle to its F1 sector is the next step in its trajectory. For much of its 30-year history the Silverstone-based squad have been regarded as overachievers, claiming impressive results with the limited resources at its disposal....
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