Overview
- Formula 1 revenue rose 14% in 2025 to about $3.9 billion, with operating income up 28% to $632 million, according to Liberty Media’s annual results.
- $1.4 billion was distributed to teams, and independent estimates indicate Ferrari received the largest share, reflecting historical and success-based bonuses in the payout formula.
- Fan attendance reached 6.75 million for the season, up 4% year over year, while live television viewership increased 21%.
- Liberty Media completed its acquisition of MotoGP in 2025, though reported MotoGP revenue for the year varies across outlets, cited at roughly $325 million to $573 million.
- Looking ahead, Cadillac will join as the 11th team in 2026, Madrid is set to debut on the calendar with Portugal returning from 2027, ESPN’s Latin America rights were extended, and analysts forecast F1 sponsorship to exceed $3 billion in 2026.