FIA Reports Strongest Financial Performance in a Decade with €6.7 Million Operating Profit

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FIA Reports Strongest Financial Performance in a Decade with €6.7 Million Operating Profit

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport and the federation representing mobility organisations worldwide, has announced its strongest operating financial performance in the past decade, highlighting continued organisational transformation and commercial growth.

For the financial year 2025, the FIA reported an operating profit of €6.7 million, representing a 43% year-on-year increase and marking a significant turnaround from the €24 million operating loss recorded in 2021.

The federation also posted operating revenue of €191.7 million, reflecting a 75% increase compared to FY2021, driven by stronger commercial performance, improved financial oversight and disciplined cost management.

The latest results build on the FIA's return to profitability in 2024 and underscore the financial transformation undertaken since the election of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in 2021.

Commenting on the results, His Excellency Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said the organisation remains focused on ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

"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," he said.

Ben Sulayem added that improving governance, transparency and financial health had been central to his election manifesto and that the federation has since evolved into a more resilient and professionally managed organisation.

Commercial growth drives record performance

The FIA attributed its financial performance to strong results across its flagship championships and commercial operations.

Among the key contributors were improved commercial arrangements for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) through a new promoter process, continued growth of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), and the implementation of new sporting regulations.

A major contributor to the year's performance was the long-term extension of the commercial agreement with Formula E Holdings Limited, promoter of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, which generated an exceptional gain of €20 million.

The FIA also continued expanding its commercial partnerships through its Commercial Department, established in 2023, launching a new Global Partner Programme that contributed to revenue growth.

Current Global Partners include DHL, Rolex, Hankook, and AlphaTauri, while Siemens and Tomorrow.io serve as Official Partners.

Continued investment in sport, mobility and people

Since 2022, the federation has reinvested more than €20 million into strategic initiatives, including the establishment of a dedicated Officials Department to enhance the training and development of race officials, as well as the expansion of its Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life programme.

The FIA also strengthened its global presence by opening its first London office in 2025 and increasing its permanent workforce to 308 employees, representing a 14% increase over the previous year.

New talent development initiatives, including the FIA CareerShift programme and the FIA Graduate Pathway Rotational Programme, have also been introduced to support professional growth within the organisation.

Strengthening motorsport governance and sustainable mobility

During 2025, the FIA reinforced the long-term governance of international motorsport through the signing of the Concorde Governance Agreement with Formula One Group, establishing a structured governance framework for the sport.

Beyond motorsport, the federation continued promoting safer, more accessible and sustainable mobility worldwide.

Through FIA University, the organisation published research to support Member Clubs, policymakers and industry stakeholders while expanding executive education programmes such as the Advanced Leadership Programme and Executive Leadership Programme.

Strong balance sheet supports future growth

The FIA closed the financial year with a robust balance sheet, reporting cash and cash equivalents representing 73% of total assets, a 49% equity ratio, and zero financial debt.

According to the federation, the strong financial position will enable continued investment in its championships, member clubs, workforce and long-term strategic priorities across both motorsport and global mobility.