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Etihad unveils McLaren aircraft livery ahead of 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Ahead of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix , Etihad Airways has unveiled McLaren Racing livery on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The commercial aircraft has been kitted out in the racing brand's distinct colour of orange and a mask around the cockpit windows, as well as Etihad's distinct tail design. The collaboration is the first time a Formula One team's branding has been applied to a wide-body aircraft.…

Etihad unveils McLaren aircraft livery ahead of 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Etihad Airways has unveiled a McLaren Racing livery on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in preparation for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This marks the first time a Formula One team's branding has been applied to a wide-body aircraft, with the aircraft featuring McLaren's signature orange color and a distinctive mask around the cockpit windows.

The collaboration was unveiled at an event in Abu Dhabi attended by Etihad's chairman, CEO, McLaren Racing's CEO, and retired F1 driver Mika Hakkinen. Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves expressed his excitement for the upcoming Abu Dhabi Formula One weekend and his hope to see the McLaren drivers on the podium. The Dreamliner is set to make its maiden flight on Tuesday, with further operations planned between Abu Dhabi and other destinations.

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