What Aston Martin’s new deal says about the state of F1

Racing Point will be rebranded as the Aston Martin squad for the 2021. Jonathan Noble argues why this is not just good for the former Force India squad, but also for the championship overall

When manufacturers involved in Formula 1 hit trouble back at base, and costs have to be cut, it is all too easy to conclude that a grand prix programme is the easiest thing to axe.

After all, bankrolling an F1 team can be a hugely expensive exercise – costing tens of millions of pounds a year, with no guarantee of any silverware.

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