Archer and Formula 1 announced a multi-year partnership to bring electric air taxis to select Grand Prix events. If you are attending one of these races, heavy traffic is almost always expected. The two companies want to fly VIPs and fans to and from race circuits in minutes using Archer’s Midnight aircraft.

As Archer sets up its commercial networks in F1 markets, the partners will look into adding dedicated air taxi drop-off and pick-up spots right at the tracks. They are also exploring ways to include these flights in F1’s ticketing and hospitality packages. Simply put, the goal is to let fans skip the gridlock between major airports, business hubs, and the racetrack.

“Innovation is at the heart of Formula 1, and Archer shares our passion for pushing boundaries and exploring what is possible,” said Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer of Formula 1. “This collaboration is an exciting opportunity to work together to explore how new ideas and technologies can continue to evolve and elevate the experience we create for our fans at our events.”

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Archer’s Midnight air taxi; Photo: Archer

Archer’s planned U.S. networks align well with F1’s race calendar, including cities such as Miami and Texas. Overseas, Archer’s rollout plans in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe set the stage for future flights in other host cities. Fans recently got a close look at the Midnight aircraft at the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, and it will be back on display at the Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi races later this year.

“With 830 million fans worldwide, Formula 1 gives us a global audience of prospective passengers who are as obsessed with high-performance vehicles as we are,” said Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer. “Motorsport and aerospace share the same engineering DNA, which made this a natural partnership. We look forward to working with Formula 1 to explore new technologies and how innovation on the ground and in the sky could come together to create a truly unique experience for fans at the track.”

Building an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft takes similar thinking as building an F1 car. Every gram of weight matters, and the aerodynamics are shaped tightly around the electric powertrain.

Midnight is quiet, produces zero operating emissions, and is built for quick back-to-back trips.

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