F1 announces new partnership with Standard Chartered as support expands to F1 Academy

Formula 1 and F1 Academy have announced today, 27 January 2026, a partnership with Standard Chartered.

The bank has joined F1 as its official wealth management and corporate and investment banking partner in a multi-year deal from 2026, and will extend its partnership to the all-female racing series.

The new partnership will result in new fan experiences across the F1 calendar, with trackside activations for the bank's clients and guests. With regard to the F1 Academy, Standard Chartered "will help advance the development of female talent and skills across motorsport, both on track and beyond".

“I am thrilled to welcome Standard Chartered, an incredible financial powerhouse, as a new partner to Formula 1," F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali explained.

"We are both truly global in nature, sharing fantastic locations around the world with the desire to drive performance and create experiences that excite people and bring them together. With Standard Chartered’s support for F1 Academy, I can’t wait to have them join us in the paddock and see what we can achieve together.”

Standard Chartered wealth and retail banking CEO Judy Hsu added: “As a leading international wealth manager, we will draw on our international network and expertise to bring clients closer to the excitement of F1. Our clients value premium service, innovation and seamless global connectivity, and this partnership will unlock exclusive experiences for them.

"Our support for F1 Academy reinforces our commitment to championing female talent and developing the next generation of motorsport talent across our unique footprint.”

Roberto Hoornweg, CEO of corporate and investment banking at Standard Chartered, said: “We’re proud to become an Official Partner to F1, which shares our relentless commitment to high performance, innovation, a world-class client experience, and distinctive global connectivity.

"F1’s footprint reflects our own cross-border network, with our presence in 19 out of 21 F1 race markets and many other countries where clients enjoy watching one of the most exciting, fastest-growing sports in the world.”