Formula 1 Revenue Falls 38% in Second Quarter because of Iran war

Formula 1 revenue falls 38% as analysts see $1bn sponsorship potential

Formula 1 revenue fell sharply during the second quarter of 2026, but analysts remain optimistic about the long-term outlook for Liberty Media’s F1 business, with sponsorship income alone potentially exceeding $1 billion in the coming years. Despite a difficult period shaped by disruption to the race calendar, industry experts believe the market may still be underestimating the strength of Formula 1’s commercial model. With the championship curr…

Fewer races, no Brad Pitt but reasons for optimism: How to explain F1's US$460m Q2 revenue drop - BlackBook Motorsport

Operating income fell 75% YoY to US$73m in 2026 Last year’s Q2 figures boosted by revenue from Apple’s F1 movie F1 also staged four fewer races in the period compared to last year Formula One’s second quarter revenues fell by US$462 million during 2026, a 38 per cent decrease from the US$764 million it posted during the same three month period last year.  The drop was even more pronounced when looking at the series’ operating income in the same …

Formula 1 Revenue Falls 38% in Second Quarter because of Iran war

Formula 1’s second-quarter financial results for 2026, released by parent company Liberty Media, show a sharp decline driven primarily by a reduced race calendar rather than any fundamental weakening of … Read More The post Formula 1 Revenue Falls 38% in Second Quarter because of Iran war appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.