Maaden has been awarded the status of "core partner" of Aston Martin

      Aston Martin has announced that Maaden Mining Company, a Saudi Arabian mining company, is becoming a "major partner" of the team - the first to achieve this status. Maaden is the largest company of its kind in the Middle East, and a world leader in its industry in terms of growth. The partnership with the Formula 1 team will be expanded to include university education and subsequent internships for young Saudi Arabian professionals with the prospect of employment with Aston Martin. Jefferson Slack, Commercial Director, Aston Martin F1: "Aston Martin and Maaden are united in their desire to work together to achieve success and become world champions in the future. Our partnership, which is reaching a new and higher level, reflects this, with Maaden becoming the first company to achieve 'Major Partner' status, an important step for our team and a recognition of the hard work that goes into our continued growth and development. In this new phase of our long-term partnership, Maaden will help Aston Martin achieve our goals on the racetrack."