Aston Martin launch padel racket collection with Padeltek

Aston Martin has launched a collection of padel rackets in collaboration with racket sports brand Padeltek, announced ahead of the 2026 United States Grand Prix. The collection features three padel rackets and accompanying cover bags, with pickleball equipment set to follow in 2027. The team becomes the first in Formula 1 to formally partner with a company specialising in padel and pickleball.

To celebrate the launch, Aston Martin hosted an event in Austin, where Jenson Button, Jessica Hawkins, Jak Crawford and Pedro de la Rosa played on the court. Matt Chapman, the team's Head of Licensing and Merchandise, said padel's growth and its natural connection with the Formula 1 paddock made it an interesting opportunity. He added that the team wanted the collection to go beyond simply adding its branding, balancing design, functionality and performance.

Aston Martin's Chief Marketing Officer, Rob Bloom, said the competitive mindset shared by the two sports, with their emphasis on quick thinking, precision and reaction times, has contributed to padel's popularity among drivers.