Singapore, September 3, 2025 – McLaren Racing has today disclosed that Mastercard will serve as the Official Naming Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team beginning in 2026.
Starting next season, the team will be referred to as the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team. This change marks a thrilling new era for the partnership and for the team’s global fan base. This expanded partnership will provide supporters with additional opportunities to participate in unique experiences and gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content.
Mastercard is preparing to introduce “Team Priceless,” a global initiative that will enable Papaya fans to engage with the team and the action throughout the race calendar and participate in a carefully curated programme of activities in order to fulfil its commitment to prioritise the needs of its supporters. On specific race days, a select group of spectators will have the opportunity to participate in extraordinary experiences, including meeting drivers, taking hot laps on the track, and participating in Priceless Experiences that highlight the local culture of the host city. Additional information regarding Team Priceless and the recruitment process will be disclosed in the near future.
Mastercard will host a magnificent live fan event in Amsterdam on the evening of Wednesday, August 27th, to inaugurate this new chapter of the partnership, which is taking place in advance of the Dutch Grand Prix. The event is offering supporters a variety of entertainment, including live musical performances, appearances by McLaren Formula 1 Team drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and more.
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 for 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.”
