F1 ACADEMY has today announced that Standard Chartered will become an Official Partner of the series, as part of its multi-year partnership deal with Formula 1 from 2026.

The Official Wealth Management and Corporate and Investment Banking Partner of Formula 1 will extend its support to F1 ACADEMY, where it will help advance the development of female talent and skills across motorsport, both on track and beyond.

Speaking as part of the wider Formula 1 partnership, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “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.”

Judy Hsu, CEO, Wealth and Retail Banking, Standard Chartered, added: "Our support for F1 ACADEMY reinforces our commitment to championing female talent and developing the next generation of motorsport talent across our unique footprint.”

Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy & Talent Officer, Standard Chartered, said: “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.”