UBS and George Russell hosted an exclusive roundtable to inspire aspiring young racing talents in Singapore

Singapore, 2 October, 2025 – UBS hosted an exclusive roundtable for Singapore’s young aspiring F1 drivers with George Russell, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Driver and UBS Global Brand Ambassador, at UBS’s office at 9 Penang Road on 1 October 2025, ahead of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend (3-5 October 2025).

George Russell, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Driver and UBS Global Brand Ambassador, said:“Participating in the Singapore Grand Prix is a culmination of years of training. I started racing at an early age of 8 and was privileged to join the Mercedes Junior Programme. The biggest takeaway from the programme was how it gave me a chance to perform and fulfil my true potential. That is why I strongly believe in supporting the next generation of racers. It was great to meet Singapore’s young local racing talents at UBS’s exclusive dialogue session.”

Young Jin Yee, Co-Head UBS Global Wealth Management Asia Pacific and Country Head UBS Singapore, said: “UBS is proud to support and inspire the next generation of racing talent in Singapore by offering them a unique opportunity to meet and engage with George Russell - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Driver and UBS Global Brand Ambassador. George embodies the pinnacle of professional racing and the values we share with Mercedes: relentless dedication, uncompromising standards, and a commitment to excellence and talent development. At our specially organized roundtable for young local racing talents, George shares his lessons from the track – from racing tips to a top performer’s mindset and philosophy. UBS is glad to be able to make a positive impact in today’s youth and we seek to continue to do so through our various community initiatives.”

At UBS, investing in talent development is part of the firm’s DNA. From its in-house “UBS University” learning platform which offers a multitude of courses for employees, to partnering local institutions such as the Institute of Banking and Finance and Workforce Singapore to launch new programs and job opportunities for fresh graduates and mid-career professionals in Singapore, UBS has been a strong advocate for learning and development.

UBS has been part of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team partner family since 2011, during which time the team successfully clinched seven Drivers’ and eight Constructors’ World Championships. UBS is Team Partner since 2011.

Since Singapore has hosted Formula 1’s first night race in 2008, more than 930 million spectators have attended the event over the years.

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