Formula 1 has announced a multi-year partnership with Standard Chartered, which will join the sport as its Official Wealth Management and Corporate & Investment Banking Partner starting from the 2026 season.
The collaboration brings together Formula 1’s global racing platform and Standard Chartered’s international financial services network, aligning both brands around shared values of performance, precision and worldwide connectivity. The announcement comes as Formula 1’s global fanbase continues to expand, now estimated at 827 million fans worldwide.
Under the agreement, Standard Chartered will activate across several Formula 1 race markets, leveraging its strong presence in regions that host F1 events. The partnership will feature trackside branding, on-ground activations and curated client experiences designed to connect the sport’s live racing environment with the bank’s corporate, investment and wealth management offerings.
A key element of the partnership includes Standard Chartered’s support for F1 Academy, the all-female single-seater racing series aimed at developing and nurturing female talent within motorsport. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to inclusion and long-term talent development, both on and off the track.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, welcomed the collaboration, stating that both organizations share a truly global footprint and a focus on performance-driven experiences that bring people together. He added that Standard Chartered’s backing of F1 Academy strengthens Formula 1’s mission to create positive and lasting impact within the sport.
Roberto Hoornweg, CEO, Corporate & Investment Banking, Standard Chartered, highlighted the alignment between the bank’s international presence and Formula 1’s race calendar, noting that the bank operates in 19 of the sport’s 21 race markets. Judy Hsu, CEO, Wealth and Retail Banking, added that the partnership will allow the bank to create distinctive, closer-to-the-action experiences for its clients while reinforcing its commitment to advancing female representation in motorsport.
