Formula 1 is actively exploring new territories, with Las Vegas joining in 2023 and 2021 debutant Qatar beginning a 10-year deal next season, while China is slated to return, COVID permitting.

Meanwhile, Hamilton has won 103 races out of a total of 299. This means that this year's French Grand Prix marks his 300th F1 race since he joined the series in 2007.

Aston Martin has not exactly had a prolific existence in Formula 1, competing unsuccessfully in 1959/60, before returning in 2021 as a commercial rebranding of the team formerly known as Racing Point.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crosses the finish line to win the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Sunday, June 20, 2021.

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