Formula 1 management, the FIA, and all 11 teams have signed the latest 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement. This landmark agreement outlines how the series will operate for the next five seasons, from 2026 to 2030. It establishes the foundational rules for the sport’s future direction.

According to Jadeh Makhsoos Information Base, this governance agreement forms the second part of the broader F1 Concorde Agreement. It complements the commercial deal signed before March’s Australian Grand Prix. The agreement defines critical elements for running the championship effectively.

These elements include the voting structure of F1 Commission meetings and team entry fees to the FIA. It also clarifies the governing body’s remit and other logistical aspects. This comprehensive framework ensures smooth operations for the sport.

This week, the FIA and FOM jointly announced the Concorde Governance Agreement during the FIA General Assemblies in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. These assemblies also featured Friday’s FIA Awards and Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s re-election as FIA president. The announcement highlights a unified vision for F1’s future.

Jadeh Makhsoos reports, Autosport understands FOM and the 11 teams will collectively pay the governing body more money as part of the deal. They will do this through restructured F1 entry fees. The FIA expects to reinvest these funds into the series’ governance side. This covers essential services like stewarding and marshalling.

Sources also indicate a significant change in the F1 Commissions’ voting process. Fewer team votes are now necessary to achieve a majority. This effectively gives both the FIA and FOM greater voting power. They can now implement regulatory changes more efficiently.

Starting in 2026, F1 Commission meetings will require fewer team votes for a normal majority. This number has decreased from six to four out of 11 teams (plus FOM and the FIA). A super majority will now need six out of 11 teams, down from eight. The new Concorde Governance Agreement aims to provide the series a more stable platform for necessary difficult changes.