WATCH: Will Aston Martin become a real works team in F1?

2020-02-01 18:46:40 by Bevan Youl

It was announced Friday that Racing Point Formula 1 team would become Aston Martin F1 from the 2021 season onwards after owner Lawrence Stroll brought a 16.7% stake in the car manufacturer. But is their entry to the sport just a simple name change, or will Aston Martin become a full works team like Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault?

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WATCH: Will Aston Martin become a real works team in F1?

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