FIA, F1 Group, and all teams sign ninth Concorde Agreement through 2030

The FIA, Formula 1 Group, and all 11 teams have officially signed the ninth Concorde Agreement, a pivotal governance and commercial contract that secures the sport’s regulatory and financial framework through the end of 2030. This agreement marks a new era of collaboration between the FIA and F1’s commercial rights holder and ensures long-term stability for teams, including the incoming Cadillac squad, as the championship aims to build on its recent global growth.

Why it matters:

The Concorde Agreement is the foundational document that governs Formula 1, defining everything from revenue distribution and technical regulations to the championship’s operational structure. Securing a multi-year deal through 2030 provides unprecedented stability, allowing teams to plan long-term, encourages further investment in the sport, and reduces the political friction that has historically arisen during negotiation periods. For fans and partners, it means a more predictable and professionally run global championship.

The details:

• The newly signed agreement is actually split into two parts: a Governance Concorde Agreement between the FIA, Formula 1 Group, and the teams, and the Commercial Concorde Agreement between F1 Group and the teams, which was agreed upon earlier this year.
• Together, they form the ninth iteration of the contract first established in 1981, designed to align all stakeholders—the governing body (FIA), the commercial rights holder (Formula 1 Group), and the competitors—under a shared vision.
• A key outcome is the commitment for improved investment in race regulation, race direction, and stewarding, areas that have faced intense scrutiny in recent seasons.
• The agreement locks in the participation of all current teams and the new Cadillac entry for the remainder of the decade, providing a solid foundation for the sport’s next phase of technical and sporting evolution.

The big picture:

This signing comes at a moment of significant momentum for Formula 1, following record viewership, a expanding global calendar, and increased engagement with younger audiences. The deal is framed by leadership as a collaborative effort that moves past previous eras of tension between the FIA and F1’s commercial side. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem emphasized a framework built on “fairness, stability, and shared ambition,” while F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali highlighted it as setting the stage for continued global growth as the sport celebrates its 75th anniversary.

What’s next:

With the contractual foundation secured until 2030, the focus now shifts to execution. The FIA can proceed with longer-term regulatory planning, including the major 2026 power unit and chassis regulations, with greater certainty. Teams have the stability needed to attract investors and commit to multi-year technical projects. For the sport’s commercial growth, the agreement provides a stable platform to negotiate new broadcast and sponsorship deals and explore further calendar expansion, all aimed at capitalizing on the current wave of popularity.