What happened: McLaren Racing and Etihad Airways unveiled a collaborative livery featured on a commercial Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft. The design marks the first Formula 1 team livery placed on a wide-body commercial airliner. The aircraft, registered under tail number A6-BMI, is scheduled to enter regular passenger service on flight EY103.

Why it matters: The activation expands commercial ties between McLaren and Etihad as the team balances global promotional ventures with its late-season championship campaign. Formula 1 teams have increasingly relied on airline partnerships for international visibility across expanding race calendars.

What to watch: The aircraft is scheduled to make its maiden commercial flight tomorrow, while McLaren prepares for the next round of the 2026 Formula 1 championship.