Mastercard welcomes QNB as official race partner of McLaren Formula 1 Team

Doha, Qatar: Mastercard, a Primary Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, has secured QNB an exclusive opportunity to leverage its McLaren partnership...

Doha, Qatar: Mastercard, a Primary Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, has secured QNB an exclusive opportunity to leverage its McLaren partnership assets for the Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix De Monaco 2025. Through this unique collaboration with Mastercard, QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has served as an Official Race Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team for the event.

Building on their shared focus on innovation and passion for creating unforgettable moments, Mastercard and McLaren Racing’s global collaboration kicked off last year in Las Vegas.  Together, the two brands are setting a new benchmark for connecting with fans worldwide, offering them a way to truly immerse themselves in the sport.

The collaboration saw QNB’s branding placed on the McLaren MCL39 and driver visors, providing global brand exposure to millions of viewers around the world at the Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix De Monaco 2025. “There is nothing quite as exhilarating as a Formula 1 race, so it’s no surprise that motorsports is now one of the fastest-growing passions worldwide. And the McLaren F1 Team stands out for its innovation, performance and unmatched fan community,” said Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Mastercard.

“Our global partnership with McLaren Racing brings the spirit of Priceless to this incredible sport – creating powerful opportunities for our customers to engage with a passionate and diverse fanbase. We’re thrilled to extend these benefits to QNB, our longstanding and valued customer.”

“At QNB, we are pursuing an ambitious pathway from regional leadership to the ranks of the world’s top banks. We are delighted to leverage our strong relationship with Mastercard to become part of the McLaren Racing family. The presence of our branding at one of the most prestigious events on the Formula 1 calendar will give a significant boost to our global brand visibility and recognition,” said Yousef Mahmoud Al-Neama, Chief Business Officer of QNB Group, QNB.