McLaren Racing and NTT Announce Multi-Year Partnership

TOKYO, Japan — November 4, 2026 — NTT, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Akira Shimada; hereinafter “NTT”) and McLaren Racing (Headquarters: United Kingdom; CEO: Zak Brown; hereinafter “McLaren”) today announced a multi-year partnership, under which NTT will become an Official Partner of the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team for the 2027 season and beyond.

The partnership marks a new chapter in the long-standing relationship between McLaren Racing and the NTT Group, following previous collaborations between NTT Communications (now NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS) and McLaren's Formula 1 Team, and NTT DATA and the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team. This new phase of the partnership will bring together NTT's technology expertise with McLaren's drive for innovation and high performance in Formula 1.

NTT will support the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team in its quest to become the most AI-fluent team on the grid, with AI security governance at its core. As part of the partnership, NTT will provide support to help the shared ambition of responsible and innovative AI adoption. This includes supporting the framework that is used to help regulate security risks from the use of AI, an increasingly important function as the technology evolves.

The partnership will also provide opportunities to demonstrate how NTT’s technology and expertise can support McLaren both on and off track. Through an enhanced global engagement programme, NTT will bring clients and fans closer to the partnership and the world of Formula 1.

Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, said:

“We have a long-standing relationship with NTT and are excited to welcome them as an Official Partner of the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, to build on the success we’ve had to date. AI has enormous potential across our sport and our business, and NTT’s expertise will support us in adopting new technologies in a responsible and secure way.”

Akira Shimada, President and CEO, NTT, said:

“We are delighted to announce this new partnership with McLaren Racing, building on our strong and trusted relationship over many years. Formula 1 is a global stage where the world’s brightest minds come together to continuously push the limits of what is possible. McLaren Racing, which has achieved outstanding results through its investment in people and technology, and NTT, which has continued to transform itself while addressing societal challenges, share much in common. Since 2019, NTT has contributed to the growth of motorsport through its title sponsorship of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. This new partnership builds on that experience, and together with McLaren Racing, we will further accelerate NTT’s global business.”

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About McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 23 Formula 1 world championships, over 200 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.

McLaren Racing competes across three racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren Mastercard F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O'Ward, Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist and Ryan Hunter-Reay, and F1 Academy with Driver Development Programme members Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens.

McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.

McLaren Racing – Official Website

About NTT

NTT is a leading global technology innovator, providing a broad range of services to both consumers and businesses. As a mobile operator and provider of infrastructure, networks, and services, NTT is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future through cutting-edge innovations. Our portfolio includes business consulting, AI-powered solutions, application services, global networks, cybersecurity, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. Generating over $90 billion in revenue and employing 340,000 professionals, we allocate 30% of our annual profits to fundamental research and development. With operations spanning more than 70 countries and regions, our clients include over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, alongside thousands of enterprises, government organizations, and millions of consumers.

NTT – Official Website