Sam Bird

FIA, Formula 1 Group and all 11 race teams officially sign the ninth Concorde Agreement, securing strength and stability for the sport in pivotal five-year agreement

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, and Formula 1 Group, the Commercial Rights Holder, have today announced the signing of the Concorde Governance Agreement, a crucial contract defining the regulatory framework and governance terms of the FIA Formula One World Championship until 2030. This follows the announcement in March that the 2026 Commercial Concorde Agreement had been signed by all the teams and Formula 1 Group. Together, these agreements constitute the ninth Concorde Agreement, representing a major step forward in the professionalisation and global development of the sport.

First introduced in 1981, the Concorde Agreements are designed to promote sporting fairness, technological innovation and operational excellence, and align all key stakeholders around a shared vision for structured governance and continued growth of the sport. Each iteration of the Concorde Agreements has shaped the FIA Formula One World Championship into the global spectacle it is today.

The ninth Concorde Agreement announced today marks the beginning of a new era of collaboration between the FIA and Formula 1 Group, who have worked together to write the next chapter in Formula 1 history, demonstrating mutual respect, transparency and shared purpose between the two organisations. It confirms the participation of all FIA Formula One World Championship teams, including the incoming Cadillac Formula 1 team, through the end of the decade, and provides a stable foundation for the sporting and technical evolution of the sport.

The Concorde Agreement underscores the commitment of the FIA, Formula 1 Group and all teams to continue growing and developing the sport, and to keep driving the momentous expansion it has seen in recent years. The new contract enables 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 One World Championship enters this next chapter with unprecedented momentum.

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.”

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1 Group, said: “Today is an important day for Formula 1. As we celebrate seventy-five 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 focussed on the opportunities and exciting potential for Formula 1 in the years ahead.”

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Jonathan Refoy, FIA Chief Communications Officer – jrefoy@fia.com  

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The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.

FIA member clubs convene in Tashkent to advance regional motor sport

The FIA’s member clubs (ASNs) assembled for a series of regional meetings during the FIA General Assemblies Week to advance motor sport development in their regions and build on the success of regional events and initiatives which have accelerated grassroots participation over the past year.

Reflecting on a strong year for motor sport at every level of competition, the meetings also laid the ground for more events, competitions and championships in 2026 and beyond. All regions were presented with an update regarding the Motor Sport Funding Programme and Sport Club Development Programme which are provided by the FIA to support regional and grassroots motor sport initiatives in every corner of the globe.

North and South America

The Americas enjoyed a strong year for motor sport with the staging of the first-ever WRC Rally del Paraguay, a notable highlight of 2025. From six rounds of the FIA Formula One World Championship to the South American Karting Championship, the Americas have hosted milestone events at every level of the motor sport pyramid.

FIA Vice President for Sport – North America, Daniel Coen, presented the concept of Pan-American events to the meeting to strengthen the region’s motor sport base, whilst Vice President for Sport – South America, Fabiana Ecclestone, reflected on the new resources released today by the FIA to support member club growth and development.

Africa

FIA Vice President for Sport – Africa, Rodrigo Rocha, discussed the significant progress achieved across Africa thanks to the FIA sport club development initiatives and reflected on the notable successes including the FIA African Rally Championship and the second edition of the African Karting Cup.

The creation of a working group for grassroots development was also approved to pool resources, share best practice and initiate joint working to widen the affordability, accessibility and inclusivity of motor sport across the region.

Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific hosted a number of milestone events over the past year, including the Asia-Pacific Motorsport Championship in Sri Lanka, which featured over 200 competitors and included the unveiling of a locally built FIA Affordable Cross Car.

Last month, Malaysia hosted the inaugural FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup with 107 drivers from 50 countries competing in the new, affordable and accessible format championed by the FIA.

FIA Vice President for Sport - Asia-Pacific, Lung-Nien Lee, also looked forward to 2026 and outlined his vision for new regional events, competitions and formats to double motor sport participation across the region. 

Middle East and North Africa

FIA Deputy Vice President for Sport – MENA, HRH Prince Khalid Al Saud, representing FIA Vice President for Sport – MENA, Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, opened the meeting by reflecting on two successful grassroots events with the MENA Esports Championship in Jordan and MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup held in Qatar.

The meeting celebrated the increased participation secured from these events and expressed its thanks to the organising ASNs for their regional leadership in organising the event.

With the FIA Karting World Championship (OK, OK-J) announced in Bahrain next year, the region is looking forward to hosting even more world-class motor sport events in 2026, with working groups on karting, drifting and hill climb established to organise more events across the region.

Europe

European delegates gathered for a networking dinner this evening where Vice Presidents for Sport – Europe, Anna Nordkvist and Manuel Aviñó thanked the Member Clubs for an incredibly strong year, with the region hosting over 500 FIA events in 2025.

Club representatives used the opportunity to discuss and collaborate on a series of initiatives as a powerhouse of global motor sport.

Valerio Iachizzi, FIA Secretary General for Sport, said:

“2025 has seen a remarkable growth in regional motor sport, including major events like the South American Karting Championship, which was a showcase of the future of our sport, the Asia Pacific Motor Sport Championship, which united the region in a celebration of grassroots motor sport and the MENA Esports Championshi,p which highlighted the different ways to participate in motor sport.

“Our Member Clubs are the key to this success, and I am delighted that we have expanded the amount of resources we are able to provide to support the growth and development of motor sport.”

FIA Accelerates Global Motor Sport Development with New Resources for Members

• Major upgrade announced to innovative ‘Motor Sport in a Box’ toolkit which enables grassroots motor sport events globally
• Digital Licensing rollout on track to improve efficiency, reliability and global compatibility of driver licencing
• Announcements empower FIA’s member clubs to expand grassroots motor sport participation whilst modernising and streamlining their administrative processes

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced a major package of fresh resources and tools to support the growth, development and capacity building of the Federation’s 149 sport member clubs (ASNs).

Motor Sport in a Box, a flagship initiative from the FIA to develop grassroots motor sport globally, will receive an extensive upgrade with the addition of timekeeping equipment to the toolkit. Launched in 2023, Motor Sport in a Box provides member clubs worldwide with all the equipment needed to host small-scale, low-cost motor sport events in convenient, affordable and accessible locations such as car parks.

The initiative has proven to be highly effective in staging entry level events in countries and regions where motor sport is less readily available; directly contributing towards the FIA’s mission to double motor sport participation globally. The addition of timekeeping equipment will be the most significant upgrade to the toolkit since its launch, unlocking new categories of grassroots motor sport whilst vastly improving the accuracy and efficiency of events.

The FIA has also today confirmed the next steps in the rollout of its digital licencing project which is modernising motor sport governance and providing ASNs with a unified, modern platform to simplify licence administration. The digital licencing system has been successfully trialled in Canada, Malta and Sri Lanka over the previous few months and will be rolled out to a further seven ASNs next year, supported by a new dedicated FIA digital licence team. The initiative will allow the management of licence status in real time, a dashboard to collate invaluable analytics and the launch of a dedicated app for drivers with Apple and Google Wallet compatibility.

Finally, the FIA Sport Clubs Handbook was released to member clubs as a one-stop shop to access advice and guidance on topics including safety, communications and training. The 176-page handbook will be hosted online as a dynamic document and is a major update and refresh of the previous 2017 edition. The Sport Clubs Handbook will serve as an invaluable resource particularly for new and emerging clubs as they establish, grow and develop motor sport within their nations.

The significant announcements made today at the ASN Forum during the FIA’s General Assemblies currently underway in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, reflect the FIA’s commitment to supporting each of the 149 ASNs with the highest quality support and resources based upon the latest innovation and world-leading expertise. As a member-led Federation they also reflect the FIA’s commitment to continuously improve and expand its member club offering, delivering excellence to meet the evolving and unique needs of motor sport in every region of the world.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, said:

“Our members are the driving force behind our mission and I am proud to strengthen our support for their work through these new initiatives. 

“Across every Championship and discipline, our Members have worked tirelessly to deliver innovative projects both on and off the track. We are committed to ensuring our Members have the resources and opportunities to continue to grow and succeed.”

Valerio Iachizzi, FIA Secretary General for Sport, said:

"Our member clubs are at the heart of everything we do at the FIA and I am incredibly proud that we have launched such an extensive package of new resources to support ASNs. These initiatives are designed not only to provide practical tools and guidance but also to empower clubs to grow participation and strengthen the foundations of motor sport in their regions.”

The FIA Sport Clubs Handbook is available for ASN’s from today. Motor Sport in a Box with timekeeping equipment will be available to ASNs in 2026.

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For media enquiries please contact FIA Sport Communications Manager, Omar Sharif: osharif@fia.com

2025 FIA President's Awards Winners Celebrated in Tashkent

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide has announced the winners of the 2025 FIA President’s Awards during the FIA General Assemblies week in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Launched by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in 2022, the FIA President’s Awards recognise and celebrate the excellence, creativity, and positive community impact of FIA Member Clubs around the world. This year, two new categories have been launched celebrating ‘Excellence in Communication’ and ‘National Motorsport Achievement’.

Following a record 72 entries across the two categories, the winners were selected by an expert panel of judges and will each receive €10,000 to reinvest in their ongoing activities, reaffirming the FIA’s commitment to supporting the vital work of its Member Clubs.

• The Excellence in Communication Award was awarded to the Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) for its historic two-year national advocacy campaign defending Americans’ right to choose internal combustion, hybrid, or electric vehicles. The Club’s ‘Fight to Preserve Vehicle Choice in the U.S.’ project has brought together 7,000 small businesses, 70 million automotive enthusiasts, and lawmakers across party lines.
• The National Motorsport Achievement Award was won by Svenska Bilsportförbundet (SBF) for their groundbreaking project, ‘Biodiversity and Motorsport – Racing for Nature’, and their work in integrating ecological practices into motorsport operations through on-site studies, expert partnerships, and national communications. Ten circuits have implemented habitat restoration, dry-meadow creation, and pollinator-friendly landscaping, supported by national agencies as a result of the project.

FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said: “I launched the new FIA President’s Awards to champion the remarkable dedication, vision, and leadership of our Members. Their innovation is an inspiration to us all and I was proud to see such a growth in submissions from every region around the world. 

Congratulations to SEMA and CEO Mike Spagnola, and SBF, President Jessica Bjurström and FIA Vice-President Anna Nordkvist on their success, and thank you to all Members that shared their submissions, it was an honour to witness the amazing work happening globally within the FIA community.”

SEMA President and CEO, Mike Spagnola, said: “SEMA is honoured to accept this award on behalf of our members and the broader U.S. community of automotive enthusiasts and consumers, for whom we fought this battle.

Thank you to President Mohammed Ben Sulayem for his recognition and shared commitment to supporting automotive enthusiasts around the world.”

FIA Vice-President for Sport (Europe) and Svenska Bilsportförbundet CEO, Anna Nordkvist, said: “It is a huge honour and when we look back on the other competitors as well we feel very honoured. It has been a passionate project for us in Sweden doing this over many years, and I want to thank the President for this award.”

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For media enquiries, please contact:

• Geri Sherwin, Director of Presidential & Mobility Communications: gsherwin@fia.com
• Joseph Kidd, Presidential Communications Officer: jkidd@fia.com

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motorsport and mobility.

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motorsport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motorsport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem Receives One of Uzbekistan's Highest Honours: The Order of Friendship

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem met with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reaffirming the partnership and friendship between the country and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The meeting focused on their shared priorities of automotive mobility innovation, road safety, and the growth of motorsport in the region, as the FIA returns to the Republic to host the Annual General Assemblies and the FIA Awards.

During the meeting between the Presidents, Ben Sulayem was humbled to receive the Order of Dustlik (Friendship), Uzbekistan’s highest state honour for foreign nationals which is awarded in recognition of unity and cooperation.

Speaking at length, President Mirziyoyev and President Ben Sulayem discussed Uzbekistan’s key advancements in mobility and motorsport, including major infrastructure upgrades under the Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy, which targets the construction of 5,500 km of roads linking urban centres with rural settlements. They highlighted the country’s growing automobile production capacity and its commitment to introducing more sustainable energy solutions across the public fleet. The leaders also discussed the Government’s efforts to encourage greater participation of young people in regular sporting activities and the long-term plan to grow motorsport in Uzbekistan.

Speaking following the meeting, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said: “It is a true honour to receive the Order of Friendship from His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This distinction is a lasting reminder of the strong partnership between Uzbekistan and the FIA, the work we have achieved together, and the collaboration that still lies ahead.

“From our shared commitment to improving road safety to our efforts to develop motorsport across the region, we are united in our determination to advance progress and opportunity for all. My sincere thanks to President Mirziyoyev and to the people of Uzbekistan.”

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For media enquiries, please contact:

• Geri Sherwin, Director of Presidential & Mobility Communications: gsherwin@fia.com
• Joe Kidd, Presidential Communications Officer: jkidd@fia.com

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.