Etihad Airways has entered a new sponsorship agreement with McLaren Racing, expanding Gulf aviation’s footprint in global motorsport. From 2026, Etihad will serve as an official partner of both the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 team and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar team.
The airline’s branding will feature on race cars and driver helmets, reinforcing its long-standing association with Formula 1, including its title sponsorship of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009.
The move comes as Gulf carriers deepen their presence in F1, with Qatar Airways serving as Global Airline Partner of F1 and Gulf Air holding title sponsorship of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer