Nu and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Unveil One-of-a-Kind Race Suits and Special Activation for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix

MIAMI, FL, April 27th, 2026. Nu (NYSE: NU), one of the world’s largest digital financial services platforms serving over 130 million customers, and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team today unveiled a landmark activation for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix (May 1–3). At the heart of this activation is a first-of-its-kind race suit design, a new brand film featuring drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and House of Nu, a three-day physical experience in Miami’s Wynwood neighbourhood.

As one of the most-watched events on the Formula 1 calendar, Miami Grand Prix marks the first time the partnership announced in January 2026 takes the track in full force, grounded in the concept ‘Setting Nu Expectations’, through which Nu and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team celebrate their relentless drive to raise the bar and redefine what’s possible.

“We could not be more excited to bring this partnership to life — on and off  the track”, said Cristina Junqueira, Co-Founder, Chief Growth Officer and CEO of Nu’s emerging U.S. business. “What defines both Nu and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS is a hunger to never settle, to do things differently and push what is possible. The suits, the film, House of Nu in Wynwood, it all reflects that shared DNA. And there is no better stage than Miami to bring all of it to life for fans and customers.”

Three Suits. One Story.

For the first time in the team’s history, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team will  feature three distinct designs for each day of  the race weekend, all in Nu’s purple, each carrying embedded coordinates that trace a chapter of Nu’s expansion: 

• Friday’s suit features the coordinates of the Casinha, Nu’s original office in Sao Paulo, the place where the company was founded in 2013. 

• Saturday’s suit maps Nu’s expansion through Latin America, with coordinates referencing its offices in Mexico and Colombia. 

• Sunday’s suit adds the coordinates of Nu Stadium, the brand new home of Inter Miami CF and the physical marker of Nu’s arrival in the United States.

To mark the reveal, Nu and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team are releasing “A Nu Direction”, a brand film featuring drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. The film stars content creator and entertainer Victor Kunda as the designer tasked with creating a special race suit for the Grand Prix, and follows the two drivers as they walk through concept after concept, failing to find something special enough. Until one idea changes everything: purple. 

House of Nu at Wynwood.

Running alongside the race weekend, Nu is opening House of Nu, a three-day physical activation at 116 NW 25th Street at Wynwood, in which visitors will move through a curated experience featuring the race suits, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 memorabilia, an interactive AR experience and fun items representing the partnership to take home.

Access is free through registration at Nu’s Insider Access programme at nu.com/house-of-nu, with slots allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Nu’s Next Chapter: The United States.

The Miami Grand Prix marks a key milestone in Nu’s brand-building strategy as it prepares to expand into the United States. Partnering with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, alongside its naming rights partnership with Inter Miami CF and Nu Stadium, reflects the company’s approach to establishing brand presence and trust in a new market, by showing up in the spaces that matter to its future customers.

In January 2026, Nu received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for the formation of a de novo national bank. Once fully approved, the national bank charter will allow Nu to offer deposit accounts, credit cards, lending and other products under a comprehensive federal framework.

About Nu

Nu is one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, serving over 130 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has been leading an industry transformation by leveraging data and proprietary technology to develop innovative products and services. Guided by its mission to fight complexity and empower people, Nu caters to customers’ complete financial journey, promoting financial access and advancement with responsible lending and transparency. The company is powered by an efficient and scalable business model that combines low cost to serve with growing returns. Nu’s impact has been recognized in multiple awards, including Time 100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Banks.

For more information, please visit https://international.nubank.com.br/about/

About the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Mercedes was born to race – and we’ve been doing it since 1901. Today, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team competes at the pinnacle of motorsport: the FIA Formula One World Championship. 

The pioneering spirit of our company founders lives on in our commitment to innovation and performance. As the world’s original automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz has defined the cutting edge of technology for over a century. Today, our F1 team exists to demonstrate the best of the brand’s performance on the global stage. 

Based in Brackley and Brixworth, UK, over 2,000 committed team members work with a singular mission: to win the world championship. From 2014 to 2021, we secured a record eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships, and we are hungry for more. 

Our journey is not just about performance on the track; we also strive to make a positive impact on the world and inspire future generations. We are proud signatories of the Climate Pledge, and we are leading the way in building a more sustainable and inclusive sport.  
For more information, please visit www.mercedesamgf1.com