Aston Martin and Aramco extend title partnership deal

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Aston Martin and Saudi energy company Aramco have extended their technical and commercial partnership for an additional five years.

The new deal will see Aramco become from 2024 the team’s exclusive title partner, with US tech giant Cognizant no longer included in the Silverstone-based outfit’s official appellation.

It will therefore compete from next season as ‘Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team’.

“We are very proud to continue and strengthen our successful partnership with Aramco,” commented Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin F1’s executive chairman.

“We already enjoy an important strategic relationship and their support as our title partner for the next five years is a clear demonstration of our shared ambition.

“Since 2022, they have played a key role in Aston Martin’s Formula One® journey and their contribution will only become more significant in the years ahead.

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“We are working together on several key initiatives, including the development of advanced fuels for 2026, when we begin our Honda works power unit partnership.

“Aramco’s expertise and products will make a real contribution to our on-track performance and add significant value in many other areas of our organisation, especially at our new AMR Technology Campus.”

Nabeel A. Al-Jama’, Aramco Executive Vice President Human Resources & Corporate Services, said:

“We are delighted to become the exclusive title partner of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team.

“Since partnering with the team in 2022, we have witnessed the team take significant strides forward and have enjoyed celebrating some very special moments, including eight podiums this season.

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“The future for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is bright, and today’s news reaffirms our long-term commitment to Aston Martin where Aramco’s expertise and technology can contribute to advanced car performance, especially with our development of advanced fuels and lubricants.”

Aston Martin and Aramco said that they will also work on joint science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives to inspire the young technicians, engineers and drivers of the future.

Aston concluded its 2023 campaign fifth in F1’s Constructors’ standings, with Fernando Alonso delivering eight podiums to his outfit over the course of the season.

Currently powered by Mercedes, the team will switch to Honda engines from 2026 upon the introduction of Formula 1’s new technical and power unit regulations.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.