Go Behind the Scenes with the McLaren Formula 1 Team and Mastercard

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To the point Mastercard and the McLaren Formula 1 team have announced an initiative that brings fans into the action at five races in 2026.

Fans of McLaren’s Formula 1 have another reason to be excited for the 2026 season thanks to the new Team Priceless initiative set up by Mastercard and McLaren.

The new Team Priceless fan experience will take 20 of McLaren’s most passionate and dedicated fans to one of five race events in 2026 and give them unprecedented access to the team through meet-and-greets, garage access, and events in the host cities.

To become a member of Team Priceless, fans are being invited to submit a short video that illustrates their passion for the championship team.

Applications for the first Team Priceless at the Miami Grand Prix are open now, and fans must apply by December 23, 2025.

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What Is Team Priceless?

Team Priceless is a unique fan initiative that teams up four regional fans of McLaren and F1 racing at one of five exciting race locations in the 2026 season.

Fans who are interested in becoming part of a team need to be a Mastercard World and World Elite cardholders in Canada (excluding Quebec) or Mastercard World, World Elite, and World Legend in the US.

They also need to post a short video on social media showcasing their McLaren and F1 fandom, and fill in the entry form on the Priceless Team website.

As part of Team Priceless, the four fans chosen for each race will enjoy the following:

  • Travel to and accommodations near the races
  • Opportunity to meet McLaren Racing talent, including Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and key engineers
  • Exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the McLaren garage on the race weekend
  • City-specific Priceless Experiences in their host city, from dining to music to cultural events and more
  • Opportunity to create unique social media content documenting your journey
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Team Priceless 2026 locations

In 2026, Mastercard and McLaren are putting together five teams of four fans, and each team will attend the race in one of the following locations:

Each race is recruiting its Team Priceless members separately, with the Miami race’s recruitment running from December 12, 2025 to December 23, 2025.

How to Join Team Priceless

To become a member of Team Priceless, you need to do the following:

  1. Have an eligible World or World Elite Mastercard (Quebec cardholders are excluded)
  2. Go to the Team Priceless website and click “Enter Now”
  3. Fill in your personal and contact information
  4. Include a URL to your fan video that’s posted to your public account on any of the following social medias: Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, or Vimeo
  5. Submit your application

Applications to be part of Team Priceless at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix close on December 23, 2025. The application dates for the other 4 races have not yet been announced, but you can sign up to receive updates at priceless.com/TeamPriceless.

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Eligible World and World Elite Mastercards

If you’re interested in becoming a member of Team Priceless, you’ll need to have an eligible World or World Elite Mastercard.

Luckily, many banks in Canada offer these card types. For example, here are some of our favourite eligible cards:

Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list and there are many more World and World Elite cards out there, all of which make you eligible to apply for Team Priceless.

Bottom Line

Mastercard and McLaren have come together to create a unique fan access opportunity, inviting 20 McLaren Formula 1 fans to join Team Priceless and get up close with the championship team during the 2026 season.

The first round of applications is now open and will run until December 23, 2025, so if you’re interested in a once-in-a-lifetime fan experience at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, make sure to submit your entry by then.

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Erin Partridge
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Erin Partridge enjoys travelling slowly and taking her time to get to know each new place. 
She’s had the opportunity to live in Canada and South Korea, with shorter stints in Vietnam, Malaysia, Mexico, Spain, and more.
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