Sportswashing in Saudi Arabia

Formula 1: the premier class of motorsport has been racing in Saudi Arabia since 2021. State-owned oil company Aramco is a major sponsor of the racing series. It has also become the principal sponsor of the Aston Martin team
Formula 1: the premier class of motorsport has been racing in Saudi Arabia since 2021. State-owned oil company Aramco is a major sponsor of the racing series. It has also become the principal sponsor of the Aston Martin team

Formula 1, football, golf – Saudi Arabia makes a point of attracting major sporting events. The strategy is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's "Vision 2030" and is meant to boost the country's image. More...