Formula 1 Partners With Archer for Future Electric Air Taxi Service

Global motor racing competition envisions electric air taxis ferrying fans to and from its Grand Prix events.

Jack Daleo

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 09:00 AM ET

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Formula 1 named Archer Aviation an ‘official supporter’ and said its air taxi will appear at events such as the Los Angeles Grand Prix. [Credit: Formula 1]

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Formula 1 has partnered with Archer Aviation to explore using eVTOL air taxi services for faster fan transportation to and from Grand Prix events.
The collaboration aims to integrate Archer's four-passenger Midnight aircraft into race weekend experiences, including dedicated pickup/drop-off locations and inclusion in ticket offerings.
Archer Aviation targets commercial certification for Midnight by 2027, with plans to introduce the aircraft at F1 events and potentially offer services for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The introduction of these air taxi services is contingent on regulatory approval and Archer's continued progress in FAA certification for eVTOL operations.

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Formula 1 is exploring the use of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi services to offer fans faster transportation to and from its Grand Prix events.

The global motor racing competition on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership with eVTOL aircraft developer Archer Aviation with a view toward integrating Archer’s flagship, four-passenger Midnight into Formula 1’s race weekend experience. The partners plan to study dedicated dropoff and pickup locations at Formula 1 circuits and the inclusion of air taxi services in ticket offerings.