RE: Genuine question are Aston Martin making a F1 Car for the next racing season?18 Dec 2020 12:42
Mercedes want less skin in F1, not more. I would be very surprised to see Mercedes as a branded constructor into 2022 when the new regulations come in, with massively different cars. I think they will be an engine supplier alone.
but yes... Aston Martin is effectively 'just' a sponsor of the team that is now known as Racing Point. F1 team naming rights though for the reported £20m Stroll has wangled, is VERY cost effective marketing IMO... bordering on genius. Never mind Aston safety cars too! That spank it round every track repeatedly over ever race weekend when nothing else is on track. Perfect brand placement.