McLaren Racing and Mastercard team up for 2026

Mastercard will become the official naming partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team from the 2026 season.

Delivering on its fan-first promise, Mastercard will debut ‘Team Priceless’ – a global initiative that will allow ‘Papaya fans’ to get closer to the team and action throughout the race calendar.

On select race days, lucky fans will enjoy incredible experiences – from behind the scenes on race days to meeting the drivers – Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

“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.,” said Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing.

Lando Norris added: “There are so many things that not only we have, but we can create, to give all of our fans a better experience than ever before.”

Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Mastercard, said: “It’s not just about slapping a name alongside McLaren, but actually to co-create experiences for the fans that money cannot buy.

“We want to create experiences to get the fans closer, like never before, to the passion of McLaren and the sport of F1.”

Zak Brown reckons the 2026 McLaren will not look a million miles away from this year’s car, so “don’t expect radical change”.

“We’re quite happy, we think it’s [the 2025 car] very distinctive, we love the papaya.

“Of course you will see some enhancements and modifications, but it will be very recognisable.”