Formula 1 and F1 Academy have announced a multi-year global partnership with Standard Chartered. It begins this year.
Formula 1’s Official Wealth Management and Corporate and Investment Banking Partner has extended its support to F1 Academy. The partnership aims to assist female talent and skills development across motorsport, both on and off the track.
As part of the announcement, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali shared his thoughts.
“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.”
A growing spotlight
Standard Chartered will be present at nearly all F1 and F1 Academy races in 2026. F1 Academy will race in Shanghai, Jeddah, Montreal, Silverstone, Zandvoort, Austin, and Las Vegas. Doriane Pin of Mercedes and PREMA because the latest champion of the series in 2025.
The bank’s presence will increase visibility and opportunities for F1 and F1 Academy through exclusive client-based trackside activations. The partnership reinforced the series’s mission to highlight the achievements of female drivers and inspire future generations of women, supporting the championship’s ongoing growth.
Shared values of female empowerment between F1 Academy and Standard Chartered
Additionally, the partnership highlights shared values between both, focusing on nurturing and developing female talent.
Judy Hsu, Standard Chartered Wealth and Retail Banking CEO, said, “Our support for F1 ACADEMY reinforces our commitment to championing female talent and developing the next generation of motorsport talent across our unique footprint.”
The bank’s Chief Strategy and Talent Officer, Tanuj Kapulashrami, further reinforced their strong beliefs.
“We are immensely proud to be an Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY. Our approach to partnerships has always been about driving global progress on shared values and ambitions and we look forward to bringing our capabilities and expertise together to promote inclusion in motorsport and beyond.”
