The FIA has reported its strongest set of financial results in a decade, building on its financial turnaround that has been under way since 2021.
For fiscal year 2025, the governing body reported an operating profit of £5.7 million, up 43% year-on-year, reflecting its continued financial transformation since it became profitable in 2024.
The FIA also reported cash and cash equivalents equal to 73% of the balance sheet (up 6% year-on-year), an equity ratio of 49%, and no financial debt.
It marks a significant turnaround from the £-20 million operating loss in 2021, with operating revenue increasing 75% since FY2021.
The news was delivered at the recent FIA Extraordinary General Assembly in Macau, where President Mohammed Ben Sulayem highlighted the success of one of his early commitments upon his election in 2021.
“Six months into my second term as FIA President, I remain committed to ensuring a profitable and financially sustainable operation,” said Ben Sulayem.
“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 says the financial results are underpinned by improved cost discipline, stronger commercial strategy, and clearer financial oversight across the organisation.
A long-term contract extension with Formula E Holdings Limited generated a gain of £17 million, while the FIA’s World Rally Championship and World Endurance Championship also delivered strong commercial performances.
The recent signing of the latest Concorde Agreement with the Formula One Group, which runs from 2026 through to 2030, also established a structured governance model for F1.
The governing body’s headcount grew 14% to 308 permanent employees in 2025, and it opened a new London office to strengthen its global reach.
The FIA Commercial Department, established in 2023, launched a new Global Partner Programme focused on innovative partnerships with global brands and tech partners, including DHL, Rolex, AlphaTauri, Hankook, Siemens and Tomorrow.io, which contributed to revenue growth.
On the mobility side, the FIA Smart Driving Challenge, which uses AI-powered analysis to promote safer driving, reached participants in nearly 100 countries throughout the year.
Programmes including Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life, and the FIA Road Safety Index, further supported the federation’s continued road-safety mission.
