Formula 1, FIA, and all 11 teams sign new Concorde Agreement
F1 NewsFriday, 12 December 2025 at 17:20
Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile have confirmed that the 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement has been signed by both parties and all 11 Formula 1 teams, completing the framework that will govern the championship through to 2030.
The agreement follows the announcement in March that the 2026 Commercial Concorde Agreement had already been signed by Formula 1 and all teams. Together, the two documents form the ninth Concorde Agreement in the sport’s history and define the commercial, regulatory and governance structures of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the next five years.
The signing marks a key milestone as Formula 1 prepares to enter a new regulatory era in 2026, with significant changes to power units and car design. It also provides long term stability for the championship, aligning the interests of Formula 1 as the commercial rights holder, the FIA as the governing body, and the teams competing in the series.
Governance framework locked in until 2030
The Concorde Agreement underpins how Formula 1 is run, balancing commercial interests with sporting and regulatory oversight. The FIA and Formula 1 confirmed that the governance agreement will allow the championship to continue its recent expansion while operating within a stable and clearly defined structure.
According to the governing bodies, the agreement ensures that all key stakeholders are aligned on the commercial and governance foundations required to support the next phase of Formula 1’s development. This includes the FIA’s ability to invest further in race regulation, race direction, stewarding and technical expertise, with the stated aim of strengthening the sporting integrity of the championship.
The deal is positioned as a continuation of the sport’s recent momentum, which has been driven by growing global audiences, expanding race calendars and increased engagement from younger fans. Formula 1 enters the 2026 rules cycle with record viewership figures and a commercially robust platform.
Domenicali: “An important day for Formula 1”
Formula 1 President and Chief Executive Officer Stefano Domenicali described the agreement as a significant step for the sport as it marks a major anniversary and looks ahead to its next chapter.
“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,” Domenicali said. “This agreement ensures that Formula 1 is in the best possible position to continue to grow around the world.”
Domenicali highlighted the collaborative nature of the negotiations, thanking the FIA and the teams for their involvement in reaching an outcome that he said benefits the entire championship.
He said: “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.”
Ben Sulayem: “Fairness, stability and shared ambition”
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the ninth Concorde Agreement secures the long term future of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and reflects a shared commitment to modernising the sport’s operations and governance.
“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,” Ben Sulayem said. “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.”
Ben Sulayem emphasised that the agreement will allow the FIA to continue strengthening its regulatory and operational capabilities, including direct support for race officials and volunteers across the championship.
He added:“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," the newly re-elected FIA President concluded.
A stable platform for the 2026 regulations
The signing of the governance agreement completes the Concorde framework ahead of the 2026 season, when Formula 1 will introduce its next generation of power units and cars.
The new regulations are expected to place greater emphasis on electrical power, sustainability and technological innovation, forming a central pillar of the championship’s long term strategy.
With both the commercial and governance elements now agreed through to 2030, teams and stakeholders have clarity over the regulatory and financial environment in which they will operate across the next two regulation cycles.
As Formula 1 approaches the start of its 2026 era, the completion of the ninth Concorde Agreement provides the stable foundation that the FIA and Formula 1 believe is necessary to sustain growth, protect sporting integrity and continue the championship’s global expansion.
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