Overview
- Etihad becomes an Official Partner of McLaren’s Formula 1 and WEC hypercar teams under a multi-year agreement beginning with the 2026 season.
- Etihad branding will feature on McLaren’s MCL40 rear wing and halo, on F1 drivers’ helmets, and on the WEC hypercar.
- The airline will provide logistical backing through routes connecting key racing hubs in the UAE, Australia, China, Japan, the UK, Spain, Italy and the US.
- The partnership grants extensive digital and experiential rights to collaborate on fan engagement initiatives.
- Etihad will unveil a McLaren-branded livery on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner later in 2026.