Aston Martin to Launch Padel Gear in Austin
The Formula One team will release branded padel rackets and bags beginning October 21, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Tennis
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The Aston Martin Formula One Team is partnering with Padeltek to release a new collection of co-branded padel equipment. The gear becomes available for purchase on October 21, 2026, ahead of an official launch event in Austin.
Why it matters
This partnership represents an expansion for the Aston Martin brand into lifestyle merchandise. It aims to bridge the gap between Formula One racing fans and the growing sport of padel through specialized co-branded products.
The inaugural collection features three padel rackets and three matching cover bags designed with official Aston Martin branding. These items are the first results of the collaboration between the F1 team and Padeltek.
The players
Aston Martin Formula One Team
This British motor racing team operates from its headquarters in Silverstone and competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship.
Padeltek
Operating as a subsidiary of the Paddletek Group, this organization specializes in the design and production of padel equipment.
The details
The collaboration integrates Aston Martin’s distinct visual design identity with the technical manufacturing expertise of Padeltek, a subsidiary of the Paddletek Group. Marketing efforts for the new range will be directed through the official Aston Martin I / AM fan community.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The padel equipment collection becomes available for purchase.
October 22, 2026: An exclusive launch event takes place at the Padel Society in Austin.
October 24-25, 2026: The United States Grand Prix is held in Austin.
2027: The partnership will expand to include a new line of pickleball equipment.
Season Trajectory
The expansion into lifestyle gear signals a strategic move by the team to broaden its commercial appeal beyond the track. This initiative aims to maintain year-round brand engagement with racing fans.
Fans attending the United States Grand Prix in Austin can see the equipment in person at the Padel Society venue during the race weekend. The products will be marketed directly to supporters through the team's existing fan channels.
The takeaway
This launch highlights how professional racing teams are increasingly leveraging their brand identity to enter the recreational sports market. Fans interested in the new equipment should monitor the Aston Martin I / AM portal for purchasing details and availability updates.
What happens next
The partnership is scheduled to expand in 2027 with the release of pickleball rackets and accessories.
Further reading
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