FIA announced the tender process for new WRC promoter

The FIA ​​will facilitate a tender process to help secure a new promoter for the World Rally Championship.

The Motorsport’s governing body announced the move in a statement, marking the first official communication of the FIA, confirming that the WRC promoter is seeking a sales. However, it is widely known that the German firm has been looking for a buyer for more than a year.

In 2024, Reuters told that WRC promoter was ready for saleIt claimed that the current promoters owned by Red Bull and KW25 were working with JP Morgan, one of the world’s largest banking companies, to find an interested buyer – approximately € 500million with the asking price.

Autosport understands that many possible suits from Europe, America and Middle East have announced interest in purchasing WRC promoters. Many interested parties have participated in incidents this year.

“Priority of the FIA ​​is to ensure that WRC is best kept to maximize this capacity and give price to all its stakeholders, including driver, team, manufacturer, organizers and fans, preserving their strong heritage,” read a statement from the FIA.

“The FIA ​​will work with Red Bull and KW25 to look for a new commercial rights holder, committed to long -term investment in the championship and committed to achieving the best possible future for WRC.

“JP Morgan, Global Financial Services Companies, will serve as the Financial Advisor to the Company, Red Bull and KW25, which supports him through the tender process.”

This latest development can help push through sales before the start of 2026 season. The completion of a possible sales has been one of the major objectives when Malcolm Wilson has determined himself when he became the Vice President of the FIA ​​in June.

Wilson said, “The FIA ​​World Rally Championship is the longest of the longest motorcyst series of its kind, one of the most exciting competitions in the world, with a unique heritage and an exciting development trajectory.”

“The tender process for commercial rights holder is a big opportunity for a new enterprise to take the championship in his next chapter with fresh energy and investment. We will work with Red Bull and KW25 to find the best fit for this important role.”

FIA President Mohammad Ben Sulem said: “The FIA ​​World Rally Championship is in an exciting moment in its history. Millions of fan actions around the world are following the action, and new, young spectators are running their global development. This championship has a huge potential in this championship, and to ensure that it is our responsibility to ensure this to reach new heights.

“This process is an important step and will shape long -term vision for WRC, and I believe that, together with the right partner, we can move the championship to the next level, preserve their proud heritage, and increase our global access to generations of fans to come.”

WRC Promoter GMBH acquired commercial rights for the World Rally Championship in 2013. Earlier, promotion was handled by North One Sports, but 10 -year contract with Fiah (since 2010) was canceled before the 2012 season when North One Sports announced insolvency.

Since taking ownership of WRC’s commercial rights, the company has taken over the development of television and internet broadcasting.

First, the WRC+ was installed, offered to broadcast selected stages, and success came with the launch of All Live Platform in 2018, Which broadcast every step liveIn 2021, the WRC promoter added world rally Cross at his portfolio, followed by the European rally championship 12 months later.

The FIA ​​has since promoted the World Rally Cross Championship from WRC promoter this year.