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 carefully throughout each the Woking outfit’s Method 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’s going to additionally lead to 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 Companion. As we journey to extra races world wide, working with a world airline that shares our ardour for excellence is a pure match,” McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown stated.
“Etihad’s dedication to delivering excessive‑high quality experiences aligns strongly with our values, and we look ahead to working carefully collectively throughout each Method 1 and WEC.”
Antonoaldo Neves, group CEO of Etihad Airways, added: “At the moment, we’re thrilled to staff up with McLaren Racing to start a rare partnership. Method 1 racing brings collectively followers from world wide in probably the most exhilarating sports activities, and we’re excited to see the Etihad model throughout the 2026 McLaren automotive because it competes worldwide.
Lando Norris, McLaren F1 Group
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“In celebration of the partnership, we may even unveil a surprising new plane livery designed with McLaren branding, which can fly throughout the fast-growing Etihad community, partaking with followers world wide.”
The Brown-led staff 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 every week away, with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from 6-8 March.
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