Formula 1 will stop growing on the market within two years, according to Greg Maffei, the former chief executive officer of Liberty Media.
The sport enjoys enviable financial health under the ownership of Liberty Media and Stefano Domenicali, with Autosprint reported that the average value of competing teams now stands at $4.55 billion. That figure represents a total valuation of roughly $50 billion across the grid, marking a 33 percent jump compared to 2025 and a 167 percent surge from 2023 levels.
Ferrari Leads with an $8.2 Billion Valuation
- Ferrari leads the market by a wide margin, commanding an estimated private and brand valuation of $8.2 billion.
- We remind you that a new and long-awaited revision of the engine regulations is planned for 2030 and that the calendar should also be expanded to include Africa.
A staggering figure that has even wiped out star-spangled sports like the NHL and NFL, which grew by 85% and 81% respectively. Ferrari leads the current paddock valuation comfortably with an estimated worth of $8.2 billion.
Economic cycles dictate that a period of lean years typically follows a boom, and Maffei believes that reality is approaching for the motorsport championship. The 66-year-old executive shared his perspective on the future at the Sportico’s Invest conference in New York following the group’s initial acquisition of the sport.
Liberty Media purchased Formula 1 from Bernie Ecclestone and CVC Capital Partners in September 2016 for $8 billion, initiating an uninterrupted upward trajectory in revenue. Maffei expressed his view that the premier racing series will cease its rapid expansion and will likely be delisted from public stock exchanges within two years.
| Valuation Metric | Formula 1 Grid | Comparison / Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Average Team Value | $4.55 Billion | +33% from 2025 |
| Total Series Valuation | ~$50 Billion | +167% from 2023 |
| Top Valued Constructor | Ferrari ($8.2 Billion) | Leads global grid |
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