Mabrouk! Under President Mohammed Ben Sulayem FIA delivers strongest financial results in a decade

The governing body for world motorsport reported an operating profit of €6.7 million for 2025, compared to a €24 million operating loss in 2021, while operating revenue climbed to €191.7 million, up 75% over the same period.

The FIA's first non-European President, Emirati Ben Sulayem said the results demonstrated the success of reforms introduced during his presidency: "Six months into my second term as FIA president, I remain committed to ensuring a profitable and financially sustainable operation.

"Today, I am proud that we have continued to deliver on this mission, achieving the FIA's strongest operating result in ten years and building on the significant progress made since 2021.

"Improving the governance, transparency and financial health of the FIA was central to my manifesto pledge, and we have transformed the organisation into a more resilient and professional federation.

"I will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to drive positive change across the FIA and deliver long-term value for our member clubs, our championships, our people, and our global mobility and motorsport communities."

The FIA said the improved financial performance was driven by stronger commercial activity across its championships, including revised promoter arrangements for the World Rally Championship, continued growth in the World Endurance Championship and the introduction of new sporting regulations.

A long-term contract extension with Formula E promoter Formula E Holdings generated an exceptional €20 million gain during the year.

The federation also credited its Commercial Department, established in 2023, with expanding revenue through a new Global Partner Programme that attracted brands including DHL, Rolex, Hankook, AlphaTauri, Siemens and Tomorrow.io.

The FIA said it had reinvested more than €20 million since 2022 into projects, including a new Officials Department to support training and development, along with its Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life initiative.

It also continued expanding its international operations by opening its first London office in 2025 while increasing permanent staff numbers by 14% to 308 employees. New programmes such as FIA CareerShift and the FIA Graduate Pathway Rotational Programme were introduced to strengthen recruitment and career development.

In Formula 1, the FIA highlighted the signing of the Concorde Governance Agreement with Formula One Group as a key milestone in establishing a long-term governance structure for the championship.

The federation also continued investing in mobility research and education through FIA University, producing research for member clubs and policymakers while expanding leadership programmes.

The FIA ended 2025 with cash and cash equivalents representing 73% of its balance sheet, an equity ratio of 49%, and no financial debt.

It said the financial position would allow continued investment in its championships, member clubs, workforce and strategic priorities across both sport and mobility.