Archer Aviation partners with Formula 1 for eVTOL air taxi services

Archer Aviation and Formula 1 have formalized a multi-year partnership to deploy eVTOL air taxi services at select Grand Prix events across key markets. The companies confirmed the agreement on November 12, 2026, aiming to integrate electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft into the race weekend experience for VIPs and fans in the US, Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

Archer will serve as an official supporter at events in these commercial markets. The collaboration directly targets Formula 1's global audience of 830 million fans as a prospective passenger base for urban air mobility.

eVTOL Aircraft Integration at Events

Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft will be showed at major Grand Prix events and used for rapid transport. The aircraft was displayed at the United States Grand Prix in Austin and will also be shown at the Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix later this year.

The partnership will explore using the Midnight for air taxi services, including VIP and stakeholder travel. A key objective is to transport fans to and from circuits in minutes, a dramatic reduction compared to traditional ground transportation. Dedicated air taxi drop-off and pick-up locations at circuits are planned, with integration into Formula 1's hospitality and ticketing offerings.

Strategic Market and Fan Engagement

The collaboration leverages specific race locations to expand air taxi access. Archer has already unveiled planned air taxi infrastructure networks in Miami and Texas, which host Grand Prix events. This strategic alignment aims to introduce the technology in high-traffic commercial markets.

Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer, highlighted the scale of the opportunity presented by Formula 1's massive global fanbase. The partnership is designed to provide a practical demonstration of how eVTOLs can solve urban mobility challenges, particularly around major events that congest local infrastructure.

Technical and Operational Vision

The Midnight aircraft is designed for rapid back-to-back flights with zero operating emissions. Its engineering shares DNA with motorsport, using electric propulsion, advanced composites, and aerodynamics engineered as a single system. This focus enables the quick turnaround needed for efficient event transport.

Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer of Formula 1, described the collaboration as an exciting opportunity to explore new ideas and technologies to evolve and raise the fan experience. The partnership will examine how to seamlessly integrate eVTOL flights into the typical Grand Prix weekend, which spans practice sessions, qualifying, and the championship race.

Archer's commercial eVTOL operations are planned for the same markets where Formula 1 races. The company has made forward-looking statements regarding development, commercialization, and certification, noting that actual results could differ due to risks detailed in its SEC filings. The partnership will explore integrating eVTOL air taxi services at Grand Prix events to transport VIPs and fans to and from circuits in minutes.