Formula 1, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and all 11 competing teams have signed the ninth Concorde Governance Agreement, setting the sport’s regulatory and governance framework through the 2030 season.
The contract follows the commercial terms agreed in March and completes the broader Concorde package that underpins how the F1 World Championship is managed.
The governance portion now signed commits F1 Group and the FIA to a long-term framework aimed at stability and structured development.
A central aspect of the new deal is an increased contribution from Formula 1’s commercial pool to the FIA. This is intended to support enhanced race regulation, race direction, stewarding and technical capabilities beyond prior levels.
“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,” said newly re-elected FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
“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.”
The agreement confirms the participation commitments of all teams, including the incoming Cadillac entry, and lays a stable foundation for sporting and technical evolution across the next decade.
The framework supports continued global growth, audience engagement and a structured regulatory regime that balances governance demands with the sport’s expanding commercial footprint.
This agreement ensures that Formula 1 is in the best possible position to continue to grow around the world.
Stefano Domenicali
“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,” said F1 President and Chief Executive Officer, Domenicali.
“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.”
What is the Concorde Agreement?
The Concorde Agreement is the foundational contract that governs the structure of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It is a three-party agreement between:
- The FIA – the sport’s regulator
- Formula 1 – commercial rights holder
- The competing teams
First signed in 1981, the Concorde Agreement was created to resolve political and commercial disputes between the governing body, the promoters and the teams. It formalised how revenue is shared, how teams commit to participation and how sporting and technical rules are governed.
Across successive versions, the agreement has typically set out:
- Governance processes for rule-making
- Commercial arrangements, including how F1’s revenues are distributed
- Participation terms for teams, ensuring grid stability
- FIA responsibilities and funding for regulation and officiating
Each Concorde cycle usually runs for multiple seasons and is designed to provide stability for teams, promoters and the governing body. The ninth Concorde Agreement now signed continues this structure through 2030, combining commercial terms and governance provisions into a single, long-term framework for the championship.
