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F1 Revenue Surges, FIA Rule May Democratize Engines

5/11/2026

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  • The FIA and Formula 1 leadership said the 2030/31 power-unit rule decision will decide if engines become simpler and open to independent manufacturers.
  • Formula 1 revenue rose from $2.1 billion in 2021 to $3.9 billion in 2025, letting some teams earn profits over $100 million.
  • FIA Technical Director Nikolas Tombazis warned that a highly electrified, complex spec would keep manufacturers dominant and preserve their voting power over factory teams.