Formula 1 has appointed international banking group Standard Chartered as the Presenting Partner of the F1 Business Summit, scheduled for Thursday, 19 November 2026, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 week.
The agreement expands Standard Chartered’s commercial relationship with Formula 1, building on its multi-year designation as the series’ Official Wealth Management and Corporate and Investment Banking Partner secured earlier in 2026.
The summit serves as Formula 1’s flagship executive assembly, gathering corporate leaders, institutional investors, technology innovators, and brand strategists to examine commercial trends across media, luxury retail, sports tech, and global finance.
Commenting on the partnership, chief commercial officer of Formula 1, Emily Prazer, said: “The F1 Business Summit has become an important platform for bringing together leaders from across industries to discuss the ideas, innovations and partnerships shaping the future of sport and business.”
“We are delighted to welcome Standard Chartered as Presenting Partner and look forward to working together to deliver an exceptional event in Las Vegas that inspires conversation, collaboration and new opportunities,” Prazer said.
Emphasising d the shared global footprint between the financial institution and the racing series, CEO of corporate & investment banking at Standard Chartered, Roberto Hoornweg, said: “Formula 1 reflects many of the qualities that we prioritise in our own business: a global presence, relentless ambition,and the pursuit of excellence.”
“As Presenting Partner of the F1 Business Summit in Las Vegas, we’re looking forward to bringing our perspective to a differentiated platform that connects business leaders from around the world,” Hoornweg said.
Executive Speakers and Summit Programming
The 2026 F1 Business Summit program features keynote addresses, panel discussions, and C-suite fireside chats examining the convergence of sport, lifestyle, and global commerce:
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Corporate & Banking Perspective: Jan Metzger, Global Head of Coverage Banking at Standard Chartered, will represent the presenting sponsor on stage to discuss global market trends and cross-border financial networks.
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Executive Leadership: Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, and Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), will deliver welcoming remarks on F1’s ongoing commercial momentum and U.S. market growth.
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Athlete Investors & Entrepreneurs: Keynote panel featuring Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson, three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, and former NFL star Ndamukong Suh discussing athlete equity, venture investing, and franchise ownership.
- Luxury & Experiential Economics: Featured sessions include LVMH Director of Watchmaking Jean Arnault detailing F1’s landmark global partnership with LVMH, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay exploring sports hospitality models, and TGR Haas F1 Team Principal Ayao Komatsu outlining the business of running an F1 constructor.
- Hosting & Event Operations: Actress and podcast host Heather McMahan will serve as event host, leading into additional executive roundtables involving rightsholders and executives from CAA Sports, TAG Heuer, Apple Sports, Sephora, Heineken USA, and Caesars Entertainment.
The half-day summit will offer tiered delegate passes ranging from USD550 (AUD782) general summit access to USD2,500 (AUD3,500) VIP packages, concluding with an executive networking event at F1 Arcade Las Vegas.
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