McLaren Racing has partnered with Mastercard with the latter becoming the official naming partner of the formula 1 team from the 2026 season onwards.

Starting next season, the team will be known as the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 team.

Mastercard is set to debut ‘Team Priceless’ – a global initiative that will allow fans to get closer to the team and action during the season. These experiences include hot laps on track, meeting drivers and 'priceless experiences' that spotlight the host city’s local culture. 

Zak Brown, CEO, 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 launch pad to 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, 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.” 

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