WELLA IS AN OFFICIAL PARTNER OF F1 ACADEMY™
Wella Professionals is now an Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY™, the all-female racing series accelerating women’s talent on and off track. This multi-year partnership is more than a sponsorship: it’s a commitment to inspire women to chase their ambitions and express their individuality from the driver's seat to the salon chair.
WELLA PROFESSIONALS X F1 ACADEMY™ PARTNERSHIP
Wella Professionals and F1 Academy™ have partnered to ignite the world of speed, precision, and power with the spirit of fearless women who choose to transform their ambitions into reality. This is a call to fans everywhere: Own your individuality, rewrite expectations, and embrace limitless transformation on your terms.
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY™ said:
“We are very proud to welcome Wella Professionals as an Official Partner in the beauty company’s first-ever venture into sports sponsorship. It is fantastic to see Wella Professionals, a brand driven by innovation and championing creative craft for more than 140 years, boldly back women’s sports while supporting our mission to fuel the future of women in motorsport.”
On the grid, in the paddock and beyond, Wella brings beauty touch-ups, styling sessions, and behind-the-scenes access to a world where polish meets power.
MAKE IT YOU IN THE FAST LANE
Just as Wella Professionals’ ULTIMATE REPAIR unlocks the potential of hair to be stronger, more resilient, and beautifully expressive, we empower women to confidently pursue who they are and who they choose to become.
MAKE IT YOU is a declaration of strength through performance and transformation without limits from the salon chair to the driver’s seat. Whether you’re chasing dreams at 200km/h or styling your hair before work, this is your moment to take the lead.
Make It You Moments
Wella Wild Card Driver Chiara Bättig Makes History
At the British Grand Prix, Wella Professionals proudly partnered with Swiss racing driver Chiara Bättig for her unforgettable F1 ACADEMY Wild Card debut.
Racing in Wella’s bespoke red MAKE IT YOU livery, Chiara made history by becoming the youngest-ever F1 ACADEMY pole sitter before securing the highest finish ever achieved by a Wild Card driver.
WELLA GOES FULL SPEED AT SILVERSTONE
Amidst the deafening roar of the engines and an electric atmosphere, Wella rolled up trackside for three days of race-ready transformations at the one and only Silverstone. It was a record-breaking weekend – and not just because Chiara Bättig achieved the highest Wild Card finish in history – but because it saw the first ever Wella Pop-Up arrive at the heart of the F1 ACADEMY paddock.
Racers, celebrities and content creators all stopped by for speedy touch-ups, discovering flawless hair on the fast track with front-runners from our ULTIMATE REPAIR and ULTIMATE SMOOTH ranges. But that wasn't all. From exclusive goodie bags to a special signing session with Chiara, the Wella Pop-Up was all about championing confidence and self-expression – bringing the MAKE IT YOU spirit to life at Silverstone’s iconic track.
Silverstone Highlights
F1 ACADEMY™ RACES 2026 CALENDAR
13-15 March - Shangai, China
17-19 April - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
22-24 May - Montreal, Canada
03-05 July - Silverstone, Great Britain
21-23 August - Zandvoort, Netherlands
23-25 October - Austin, United States
19-21 November - Las Vegas, United States