Aston Martin title sponsor and F1 partner on fire amid US-Iran conflict
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Updated: 15:27, 02 Mar
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
The conflict between the United States and Iran continues to affect the world of Formula 1 as well. A refinery of Aston Martin's title sponsor, Aramco, was on fire, but it is now under control.
The video verified by the BBC shows he oil refinery, operated by Aramco, being on fire amid the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East.
Aramco is the title sponsor and the fuel partner of Aston Martin, and is also one of the global partners of Formula 1.
Saudi Arabia, among others, was targeted by retaliation after the United States and Israel's strikes in various Iranian cities.
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The fire is now under control, the Saudi Arabians reported. A statement from the Saudi Press Agency reports that the refinery sustained "minor damage from falling debris," and it caused no injuries or fatalities.
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