McLaren F1 team extends AkzoNobel deal

McLaren Racing have announced a partnership extension of their long-standing agreement with Dutch multinational company, AkzoNobel, who will continue on as the British Formula One team’s Official Partner: Coatings Solutions. AkzoNobel will also become one of the first partners of the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team ahead of its entry into next year’s FIA World Endurance Championship.

McLaren Racing and AkzoNobel have been long-standing partners, having teamed up first back in 2008. 

Matt Dennington, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing, commented,

“AkzoNobel has been a trusted partner for McLaren for nearly two decades and we’re excited to take that collaboration to the next level. Partners who share our passion for performance and innovation are key to achieving success and we look forward to working together as we enter the World Endurance Championship.”

Patrick Bourguignon, Director of AkzoNobel’s Automotive and Specialty Coatings Business, said,

“We’re incredibly excited to continue and extend our collaboration with such a long-standing and valued partner. Our search for better never stops, so we’ll carry on working together to push boundaries and explore new possibilities in the areas of sustainability, technological innovation and product development.”