Formula 1 has extended its broadcast partnership with ServusTV in Austria through the 2029 season, ensuring continued free-to-air coverage of the sport for local fans. This agreement coincides with a period of significant commercial growth for the FIA, which recently reported an operating profit of €6.7 million for the 2025 calendar year.
ServusTV Secures Long-Term F1 Rights
The renewed deal between Formula 1 and ServusTV covers all race weekends, including the Austrian Grand Prix held at the Red Bull Ring. ServusTV will continue to broadcast sessions via its linear television channel and its digital OTT platform, ServusTV On.
This partnership maintains a consistent viewing experience for Austrian audiences, who have relied on the network for F1 content since 2020. The current extension builds upon a previous agreement signed in 2023. The home of the Austrian Grand Prix, the Red Bull Ring, remains a fixture on the F1 calendar as part of a separate long-term hosting contract that extends through 2041.
FIA Financial Performance and Growth
The FIA’s financial results for 2025 demonstrate a marked recovery in the governing body’s commercial health. According to the official financial report, the organization achieved an operating profit of €6.7 million, a 43% increase compared to 2024.
This performance stands in contrast to the 2021 fiscal year, during which the federation recorded an operating loss of €24 million. FIA officials attribute this turnaround to several specific revenue streams:
- Formula E: A new long-term promotional agreement contributed €20 million in additional value.
- Championship Management: The appointment of new promoters for the World Rally Championship and improved commercial performance in the World Endurance Championship.
- Partnership Program: A global initiative that secured support from major brands including Rolex, DHL, Hankook, and AlphaTauri.
Leadership and Governance Reform
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem described the 2025 results as the strongest operating result for the body in 10 years. In a statement regarding the financial report, Ben Sulayem emphasized that improving transparency and the federation’s financial stability remained central to his manifesto.
The federation is also undergoing internal structural changes. In a vote conducted this week, members approved a proposal to remove term limits for the role of the FIA president. The measure passed with 90% support, allowing the sitting president to remain in the position beyond the previous 12-year limit.
Key Financial Comparison
| Metric | 2021 Performance | 2025 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Result | €24 million loss | €6.7 million profit |
| Primary Drivers | N/A | Formula E contract, new partnerships |
The combined impact of these commercial successes and the long-term broadcast stability in key markets like Austria suggests a period of relative financial consolidation for the sport’s governing body as it heads into the latter half of the decade.
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