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Sports · 28 February 2026

Formula 1's $3.87B year: New deals drive record payouts.

Formula 1's $3.87B year: New deals drive record payouts.

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Formula 1 reached an unprecedented financial milestone in 2025, bringing in approximately $3.87 billion in overall revenue. The rise from the prior year was driven by renewed media rights deals, high-value race hosting contracts, and new commercial sponsorships. As a result, all ten teams shared in increased prize distributions. The season ultimately became the most financially successful period the sport has ever experienced, marking a new peak in its long-standing commercial growth.

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