Singapore – McLaren Racing has named Etihad Airways as an Official Partner from the 2026 season, covering both the McLaren Formula 1 Team and the United Autosports World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme.
The multi-year agreement brings together the racing team and the UAE national airline in a partnership centred on global travel, fan engagement, and shared ambitions in innovation and performance.
Etihad will support McLaren’s international race schedule through its network of more than 100 destinations.
Etihad branding will appear on Formula 1 race cars, including the rear wing and halo, as well as on driver helmets, and on the team’s Hypercar entries.
The agreement also includes digital and experiential rights designed to support fan engagement initiatives.
Later this year, Etihad will introduce a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft featuring a special McLaren Racing livery.
Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, said, “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.”
Brown underscored, “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, Etihad Airways, said, “Today, we are thrilled to team up with McLaren Racing to begin an extraordinary partnership. Formula 1 racing brings together fans from around the world in one of the most exhilarating sports, and we’re excited to see the Etihad brand across the 2026 McLaren car as it competes worldwide.”
The airline has been involved in Formula 1 for more than a decade, including its title sponsorship of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
“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,” Neves concluded.
