McLaren Racing Announces Mastercard as Official Naming Partner of McLaren Formula 1 Team from 2026

McLaren Racing has confirmed that Mastercard will become the Official Naming Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team from the 2026 season.

From next year, the team will compete as the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, marking the start of a new era for both the partnership and fans worldwide. The expanded collaboration is designed to give supporters exclusive access and unique opportunities to experience the team closer than ever before.

As part of the partnership, Mastercard will introduce Team Priceless – a global initiative created to connect fans with the team throughout the race calendar. Selected supporters will enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as hot laps on track, meeting drivers, and curated activities that celebrate the culture of each host city. Further details on Team Priceless, including the recruitment process, will be revealed soon.

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, said, “There is no one more important to us than our awesome fans, so I could not be more delighted to enter this next chapter in our partnership with Mastercard with a promise to our Papaya Family around the world: that we will continue to put our fans first, bring them even closer to the team, and offer incredible experiences. Mastercard is a fantastic partner who shares our passions and values, so to have them on board as naming partner will offer us the perfect launchpadto keep pushing on and off track - and I cannot wait to see Team Priceless come to life in 2026.”

Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Mastercard, added, “Our partnership has been grounded in putting fans in pole position since day one, and becoming the Official Naming Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team takes that commitment to the next level. McLaren Racing represents the pinnacle of innovation, precision, and performance, values that mirror our own as we push boundaries and deliver winning experiences. Collaborations like Team Priceless reflect those values and give fans plenty to look forward to for this season and many more.”