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McLaren Racing has announced Mastercard as the Formula 1 team’s Official Naming Partner, becoming its title sponsor from 2026.
McLaren Racing has announced Mastercard as the Formula 1 team’s Official Naming Partner, becoming its title sponsor from 2026. The Woking-based squad already had a sponsorship deal with the American multinational banking giants, revealed as a ‘Primary Partner’ prior to last year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Mastercard has introduced a fan-based initiative named ‘Team Priceless’ to provide McLaren fans with special opportunities, such as meet-and-greets with drivers. This partnership secures Mastercard as McLaren’s title sponsor starting next season, and the team will be known as McLaren Mastercard Formula 1. Both Zak Brown, McLaren CEO, and Raja Rajamannar, Mastercard’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, expressed their excitement about the collaboration and commitment to enhancing fan experiences in the future. The new partnership reflects shared values of innovation, precision, and performance between McLaren Racing and Mastercard, which aim to provide fans with unforgettable moments both on and off the track.
