All 11 Formula 1 teams have signed the commercial aspect of the new Concorde Agreement, set to take effect from 2026. The agreement, which spans five years, establishes the commercial terms between the teams and F1's commercial rights holder.

The signing follows F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali's contract extension and includes Cadillac as a confirmed entrant from 2026. Formula 1 officials state that the sport has reached unprecedented strength, with all stakeholders experiencing positive benefits and significant growth.

The governance aspect of the 2026 Concorde Agreement remains to be finalized. This will be the first such agreement under current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership, as the previous edition was completed in 2021 under Jean Todt. Ben Sulayem's first term concludes this year, with a potential leadership contest ahead.

The commercial agreement's completion has strategic implications for the FIA's negotiating position. With teams and F1 now aligned on commercial terms, the governing body must navigate discussions with a unified front from the other main stakeholders involved in the Concorde Agreement.

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