Formula 1 and The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) can confirm that the 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement has been signed by both parties and all 11 Formula 1 teams. This follows the announcement in March that the 2026 Commercial Concorde Agreement had been signed by all the teams and Formula 1.
Together, these agreements constitute the ninth Concorde Agreement, a crucial contract defining the regulatory framework and commercial and governance terms of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship until 2030, representing a major step forward in the professionalisation and global development of the sport.
The Concorde Agreement ensures that the key stakeholders in the sport, Formula 1 as the Commercial Rights Holder, the FIA as the governing body of world motorsport, and the F1 teams, are fully aligned on the fundamental commercial and governance structures that will underpin the next five years of the sport as it heads into a new era in 2026 with exciting and innovative regulations for the power unit and cars.
This underscores the commitment of all parties to continue growing and developing the sport, and to keep driving the momentous expansion it has seen in recent years. It will enable the FIA to invest further in improved race regulation, race direction, stewarding, and technical expertise for the benefit of the Championship, and means the sport can continue to evolve, providing exciting technological innovation and sporting action for fans, broadcasters and partners, all within a stable and structured regulatory framework.
Combined with record viewership growth, a dynamic race calendar, and increasing engagement from younger audiences, the FIA Formula 1 World Championship enters this next chapter with unprecedented momentum.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “Today is an important day for Formula 1. As we celebrate 75 years of this incredible sport, we are proud to write the next chapter in our long and amazing history. This agreement ensures that Formula 1 is in the best possible position to continue to grow around the world. I want to thank the President of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and all the teams for the collaboration and determination to achieve the best results for the entire sport in our discussions. We have a huge amount to be proud of, but we also are focused on the opportunities and exciting potential for Formula 1 in the years ahead.”
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said: “The ninth Concorde Agreement secures the FIA Formula One World Championship’s long-term future and I am proud of the dedication that has been invested in this process. I would like to thank Stefano Domenicali and his team in what has been a strong collaboration, building a framework grounded in fairness, stability, and shared ambition. This agreement allows us to continue modernising our regulatory, technological, and operational capabilities, including supporting our race directors, officials, and the thousands of volunteers whose expertise underpin every race. We are ensuring that Formula 1 remains at the forefront of technological innovation, setting new standards in global sport.”
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