McLaren Racing has introduced a brand new multi-year partnership with Etihad Airways, the nationwide airline of the United Arab Emirates.
The manufacturers will work intently throughout each the Woking outfit’s Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship efforts.
As a part of the brand new partnership, the Etihad branding will characteristic throughout the F1 race vehicles in outstanding positions such because the rear wing and halo, the F1 drivers’ helmets and WEC vehicles. It can even end in new fan experiences and a brand new livery for the Etihad fleet, which can be launched later in 2026.
“We’re excited to welcome Etihad as an Official Partner. As we travel to more races around the world, working with a global airline that shares our passion for excellence is a natural fit,” McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown stated.
“Etihad’s commitment to delivering high‑quality experiences aligns strongly with our values, and we look forward to working closely together across both Formula 1 and WEC.”
Antonoaldo Neves, group CEO of Etihad Airways, added: “Today, we’re thrilled to crew up with McLaren Racing to start a rare partnership. Formula 1 racing brings collectively followers from all over the world in one of the exhilarating sports activities, and we’re excited to see the Etihad model throughout the 2026 McLaren automobile because it competes worldwide.
Lando Norris, McLaren F1 Team
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“In celebration of the partnership, we will also unveil a stunning new aircraft livery designed with McLaren branding, which will fly across the fast-growing Etihad network, engaging with fans around the world.”
The Brown-led crew heads into the F1 season on the again of securing each the constructors’ and drivers’ championships in 2025. After a tense battle between its two drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the previous took his first drivers’ title.
The 2026 F1 season is simply over per week away, with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from 6-8 March.
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