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Barclays Joins Atlassian Williams F1 Team As Official Banking Partner



Atlassian Williams F1 Team and Barclays are proud to announce a major new global partnership, uniting two British icons defined by excellence, innovation and trust with their sights set firmly on the future.


Williams is one of the top three most-successful Formula 1 teams of all time with 114 wins, nine Constructors’ World Championships and seven Drivers’ World Championships over its 48-year history. The team is joining forces with Barclays, the world-renowned bank founded more than 325 years ago and trusted by tens of millions of customers in more than 40 countries.


Barclays will become Official Banking Partner to Williams as Formula 1 enters a completely new regulations era for 2026. The team has been building towards the rule change with focus and determination as part of its long-term plan to return to the front of the grid, an ethos shared by Barclays in the way they support their clients.


The attributes shared by Williams and Barclays are significant: data-driven performance and advanced analytics, precision execution and investment in technology, through to continual adaptability and innovation.


This is Barclays’ first-ever partnership in Formula 1, complementing its leading sports partnership portfolio which includes the Premier League, Barclays’ Women’s Super League, Wimbledon, the WNBA New York Liberty and Lord’s – the home of cricket. Barclays has chosen Williams as a strategic partner to support the team’s transformation, open doors to key markets and decision-makers who share passion for Formula 1, and connect Barclays with the next generation of fans – 43% of whom are under-35 and 42% women.


Barclays branding will feature prominently on the FW48, Williams’ all-new challenger, with the racing livery being unveiled later today. It will also feature on the helmets of drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, team clothing and throughout the team’s trackside garages and hospitality.


The partnership marks a renewed alliance for Barclays and Williams, whose legendary founder Sir Frank Williams was a customer of the bank which also provided the team with banking services for many years.


The announcement also continues Williams’ commercial growth which has seen a host of major global brands join the team’s mission to return to the front of the grid. Over the past three years Williams has welcomed Atlassian as Title Partner, alongside Komatsu, Super Group, NMC2, VAST Data, Stephens, Airia, Brillio, Keeper Security, Zoox and New Era. Kraken, Gulf Oil International Ltd and Duracell have all extended their partnerships, recognising Williams’ award-winning and innovative approach. Heading into 2026 the team has announced new partnerships with Anthropic, BNY, Wilkinson Sword and Nuveen.


James Vowles, Team Principal, Atlassian Williams F1 Team:

“We are delighted to welcome Barclays into the sport as Official Banking Partner to Atlassian Williams F1 Team. As we prepare for one of the most significant regulatory changes in Formula 1 history, we’re preparing to seize the opportunities of the new era together with Barclays as we continue investing for long-term success.”

Stephen Dainton, President, Barclays Bank PLC:

“Our partnership with Atlassian Williams F1 Team will deepen our client engagement and elevate our brand across our key markets as we grow our investment banking and private banking and wealth management relationships. Working with one of the most storied teams in Formula 1 brings unparalleled global visibility."

“Barclays has long been one of sport’s most committed corporate partners — from the Premier League and the Women’s Super League to Lord’s, Wimbledon, NBA Brooklyn Nets and WNBA Liberty — and we pair those world stage platforms with major investment in community and grassroots sport. It’s this combination of elite performance and local impact that defines our approach.”






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Deloitte in Scotland has welcomed 75 people to its graduate, BrightStart apprenticeship and industrial placement programmes this month.


It comes as the firm’s award-winning graduate programme ranked fourth in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employer list for the fifth year running. The new joiners will take part in a firm-wide virtual induction into the world of professional services, in which they will be introduced to Deloitte’s innovative GenAI platform, PairD, and participate in networking events with colleagues.


They will then participate in an in-person, technical induction tailored to their specific business areas. These include audit and assurance; tax and legal; and the firm’s consultative businesses – strategy, risk & transactions advisory; and technology & transformation.


Kevin Johnson, Early Careers Partner at Deloitte, said:

“At Deloitte, we are proud to invest in Scotland’s future by providing a world-class early careers experience that supports, challenges and develops the next generation of professionals. Welcoming so many talented graduates and apprentices each year is a genuine privilege, and it is inspiring to see them grow and flourish as they embark on their careers."

“Having started my own career in Deloitte’s Edinburgh office as a graduate, I have firsthand experience of the wealth of opportunities, mentorship, and learning available to our new starts. It makes me especially proud that we continue to nurture future leaders right here in Scotland, helping them to build rewarding careers that contribute to our communities and economy.”


Finlay Warnock, who has recently completed his first year as a BrightStart apprentice in Deloitte’s audit team in Edinburgh, described his experience with the firm so far as “transformative”. He said:

“When leaving school, I realised that university wasn’t the only way forward. Choosing a professional apprenticeship with Deloitte in Edinburgh has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. From the very beginning I was earning, learning and putting my skills into practice, with so much support through mentoring and structured training. In less than a year I’ve grown in confidence and developed skills I thought would take me years to achieve.”

Deloitte’s early careers programmes offer technical training opportunities and professional qualifications. To find out more, follow this link.

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