McLaren Racing and Global have announced a new partnership that will see Global join the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team as an Official Race Partner and Official Audio Race Partner at selected races from the 2026 season onwards.
Partnership Details
Global Player – the free official Heart Scotland app – becomes the Official Race Partner and Official Audio Race Partner for some of the upcoming big races this season. The partnership will feature Global's logo on the McLaren Racing headsets worn by the team on the pit wall, as well as by drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
As part of the multi‑year agreement, Global will be integrated into the team’s race‑week activity at Monaco, Silverstone, and other key European races. The partnership brings together two organisations united by performance, precision, and the ability to reach audiences at scale.
Quotes from McLaren Racing
Matt Dennington, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing, said: “Global shares our commitment to precision, performance, and reaching fans in meaningful ways. Bringing them into some of our most iconic race environments will add real value to how we connect with audiences throughout the season. We look forward to working closely with the Global team across the selected races.”
Branding and Visibility
On selected race weekends, Global Player branding will feature on race‑team headsets worn by McLaren personnel and team drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Branding will also extend across digital assets, delivering prominent visibility for Global across McLaren’s global fanbase.
Milestone Achievement
At the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, June 7, 2026, the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team will become only the second team in Formula 1 history to reach an incredible 1,000 Grand Prix starts. More details about their history can be found online.
Fans can unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes content and experiences by joining the McLaren Racing Club for free, bringing them closer to the team.
