Dubai, UAE: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has reported its strongest operating result in a decade, posting an operating profit of €6.7 million for FY2025 as the global motor sport governing body continued its financial turnaround under President H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
The result marks a 43% year-on-year increase in operating profit and a sharp reversal from the €24 million operating loss reported in 2021. The FIA said operating revenue reached €191.7 million in FY2025, up 75% since FY2021.
The federation, which governs global motor sport and represents mobility organisations worldwide, said the performance builds on its return to profitability in FY2024. It attributed the improvement to a stronger commercial strategy, tighter cost discipline and clearer financial oversight across the organisation.
“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 motor sport communities,” H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem said.
The FIA said its 2025 financial results were supported by strong performance across key championships and commercial activities. These included progress on a new promoter process for the FIA World Rally Championship with improved commercial terms, strong performance from the FIA World Endurance Championship and the implementation of new regulations.
A major contributor to the result was the long-term contract extension with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship promoter, Formula E Holdings Limited. The agreement generated an exceptional gain of €20 million, reflecting what the FIA described as the continued growth of the championship.
The FIA’s Commercial Department, established in 2023, also played a role in expanding revenue. The department launched a new Global Partner Programme aimed at building partnerships with global brands and technology companies. The federation listed DHL, Rolex, Hankook and AlphaTauri as Global Partners, with Siemens and Tomorrow.io named as Official Partners.
For an organisation often associated with lap times, rule books and stewards’ decisions, the latest results show that the FIA has also been putting in work on the less glamorous—but equally important—spreadsheet side of global sport.
The federation said its stronger financial position would allow it to deliver greater value to its Member Clubs and continue investing in championships under its governance. Since 2022, more than €20 million has been reinvested into key initiatives, including a new Officials Department designed to support the training and development of the officiating community, as well as the Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life programme.
The FIA has also continued to modernise its operations, governance and communications. In 2025, it opened its first office in London, expanding its global footprint and supporting its ability to attract talent and operate across international markets.
The organisation increased its headcount to 308 permanent employees in 2025, a 14% rise from the previous year. It also introduced initiatives such as FIA CareerShift and the FIA Graduate Pathway Rotational Programme, aimed at strengthening professional development and career pathways within the federation.
On the sporting side, the FIA said it continued to reinforce the long-term foundations of its championships and competition structures during 2025. The signing of the Concorde Governance Agreement with Formula One Group established a structured governance model for the sport and helped secure its long-term future.
In mobility, the federation said it continued to advocate for safer, more accessible and more sustainable transport, while sustainability remained a central priority across its work.
Through the FIA University, the federation published new research aimed at supporting decision-making by Member Clubs, policymakers and industry stakeholders. It also continued professional development programmes including the Advanced Leadership Programme and Executive Leadership Programme.
The FIA ended the year with what it described as a strong financial position. Cash and cash equivalents accounted for 73% of its balance sheet, up 6% year-on-year. The federation also reported an equity ratio of 49% and no financial debt.
The figures place the FIA in a stronger position to fund its strategic priorities across sport and mobility, from championship development to member support and road safety initiatives. After several years of restructuring, the federation’s latest financial results suggest its turnaround is no longer just a recovery story, but a platform for longer-term investment.
