McLaren Racing signs new partnership with Etihad Airways

McLaren Racing have announced a new multi-year partnership with the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Etihad Airways, who will join the McLaren Formula One Team and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team as an Official Partner, starting from the 2026 season. Etihad will support McLaren’s teams across the world and work together on various fan engagement activities. 

Etihad will also have branding on the McLaren Formula One car and the McLaren United AS WEC Hypercar Team, including the MCL40’s rear wing and halo as well as McLaren Mastercard F1 Team driver helmets. Etihad will also launch a new livery to their fleet, with the McLaren Racing branding set to be present on Etihad’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner. 

Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, commented,

“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. 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. 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.”