Luxury carmaker Aston Martin unveiled its first new Formula 1 car in more than 60 years with the help of Tom Brady and Daniel Craig. Take a look at the AMR21.

Kate DuffyMar 4, 2021, 19:22 IST

Aston Martin has launched the AMR21 as its new racing car to compete in the Bahrain Grand PrixAston Martin

Aston Martin on Wednesday unveiled its new Formula One racing car.
The car, called "AMR21," will be driven by Germany's Sebastian Vettel and Canada's Lance Stroll.
The last time the carmaker competed in Formula One was in 1960s, with the DBR5.

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin launched Wednesday its first Formula One racing car in more than 60 years, as it prepares to compete in the world's most popular motor-racing circuit.

The British luxury carmaker unveiled the "AMR21" car during a virtual event broadcast live from London. Celebrities such as James Bond actor Daniel Craig and NFL star Tom Brady attended the online launch.

The AMR21 will race against the likes of Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren in the 2021 Formula One World Championship, which kicks off on March 28 in Bahrain.

"Today is a truly historic moment for Aston Martin, as we return to the pinnacle of motorsport for the first time in more than 60 years," said Tobias Moers, Aston Martin CEO, in a statement.

Here's what the team's new racing car looks like:

Aston Martin's brand new AMR21 will debut in the Bahrain Grand Prix later this month.

Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team AMR21 Aston Martin

The last time Aston Martin raced in the Grand Prix was in 1960 with the DBR5.

Roy Salvadori, Aston Martin DBR5, Grand Prix of Great Britain, Silverstone Circuit, 16 July 1960. Bernard Cahier/Getty Images

This year, four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel will be racing the new AMR21.

Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin

It will also be driven by Canada's Lance Stroll, son of billionaire businessman and Aston Martin's executive chairman Lawrence Stroll.

Lance Stroll Aston Martin

The AMR21 boasts the traditional racing car colours of Aston Martin.

Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team AMR21 Aston Martin

American IT giant Cognizant will be the main sponsor of Aston Martin.

Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team Aston Martin

The team was created out of a rebrand of the Racing Point F1 team by Lawrence Stroll.