Overview

• McLaren and Mastercard confirmed an official naming partnership that will take effect at the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
• Outlets including The Athletic report the deal runs into the mid-2030s and is described as the largest commercial partnership in McLaren’s history.
• Mastercard will launch a fan program called Team Priceless, offering behind-the-scenes access, hot laps, and meet-and-greets with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
• The partnership was introduced at a fan event in Amsterdam ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, and McLaren will keep its current name for the rest of 2025.
• CEO Zak Brown said the papaya livery will remain recognisable in 2026, indicating branding enhancements rather than a radical redesign.