All-electric open-wheel motor racing series Formula E has agreed a major long-term extension to its operational agreement with the International Automobile Federation (FIA) governing body, securing its future for over 20 years.
Formula E has agreed a 10-year extension to its existing agreement with the FIA – which was not set to expire until 2038 – bringing the pair’s relationship through 2048, as announced by Liberty Global (which holds a majority stake in Formula E Holdings).
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This extended partnership means that Formula E will remain the sole all-electric racing series in the single-seater racing category, preventing any future competitors.
Liberty has said in a statement that this new deal will allow the series to draw further investment and expand its technological growth.
Speaking on the deal, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem commented: “The contract renewal for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is a fantastic outcome for the sport and a clear reflection of our ongoing strategy at the FIA to strengthen commercial partnerships and drive long-term value across all facets of motor sport.
“This milestone reaffirms our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technological progress, which are all central to the Championship’s unique identity and purpose.
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By GlobalData“It also aligns with our broader goal of increasing global participation and driving more accessible motorsport for all. We are delighted to be continuing this journey with Formula E, and I look forward to seeing it grow even further, both on and off the track, in the years to come.”
The announcement comes ahead of the July 26 and 27 London E-Prix, the finale of the 2025 Formula E campaign (the series’ 11th campaign since its establishment).
The race will be held at London’s Excel exhibition center, which recently extended its hosting contract with Formula E through at least 2026.
Earlier in 2025, the series confirmed plans to expand its 2026 calendar with new race locations, adding Spanish capital Madrid and Florida's Miami to the annual circuit.
The provisional 2026 calendar for the all-electric series was unveiled in June after being validated by the FIA. In total, it features 18 races across 12 cities.
The Miami race, provisionally set for January 31, is set to mark only the second Formula E-Prix in that city since its first season, and will take place at the International Autodrome (located around the Hard Rock Stadium) for the very first time.
Meanwhile, the Madrid E-Prix, currently scheduled for March 21, will mark the first occasion Formula E visits the Spanish capital for a race.
The season is currently set to begin in December this year, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and run through to a double-header finale in London, UK, next August.
Other countries to host Formula E action include Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Monaco, China, and Japan.
There are currently three race slots without host cities in place, scheduled for June 20 and July 4 and 5, with the latter set as a doubleheader. Formula E has said the destinations of these races will be announced later this year.
