...Aston Martin wants to have a presence in F1 to take on sportscar rivals McLaren and Ferrari on track as well as off.
It previously discussed a return to F1 in a
tie-up with Red Bull as well as holding talks with Williams and Force India, before ultimately deciding to focus on the latter.
Alongside the team name change, it is understood the livery will become blue and gold as part of a link-up with sponsor Johnnie Walker.
Aston Martin will receive branding on the car while there be synergy on R&D to allow for significant technology transfer from F1 to its road car business.
Force India's engine supplier Mercedes, which owns five per cent of Aston Martin, is said to have given its blessing to such an arrangement...
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