FIA announces new commercial rights holder for WRC and ERC
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The FIA has confirmed the completion of a deal with Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital as the new commercial rights holders for the World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship. This acquisition marks a significant shift in ownership, replacing WRC Promoter GmbH, which was previously owned by Red Bull and KW25. The deal is described as the largest in the history of both championships. Under the agreement, Cosmobilis aims to enhance fan engagement and invest in the sport's growth. The establishment of a new FIA Growth Fund to support rallying projects worldwide has also been announced. The new promoter's ambitious plans coincide with upcoming changes in technical regulations for next year.
- •Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital acquire WRC Promoter GmbH.
- •Described as the biggest deal in WRC and ERC history.
- •New promoter aims to enhance fan experience and engagement.
- •FIA Growth Fund will support global rallying projects.
- •Upcoming technical regulations expected to lead to significant changes.
- 4:34 PMAutosport — New commercial rights holder announced for the WRC and ERC in landmark deal
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — FIA announces landmark deal with new WRC and ERC commercial rights holder
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"The FIA has announced that a deal has been completed to welcome in a new commercial rights holder for the World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship. The deal, which sees French automotive company Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital acquire WRC Promoter GmbH, has been described as the “biggest deal in the history of these championships” by the ...Keep reading
"The FIA has announced that a deal has been completed to welcome in a new commercial rights holder for the World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship. The deal, which sees French automotive company Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital acquire WRC Promoter GmbH, has been described as the “biggest deal in the history of these championships” by the ...Keep reading
"Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital have acquired WRC Promoter GmbH
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External links- AutosportJul 31, 2026, 4:34 PMNew commercial rights holder announced for the WRC and ERC in landmark deal
The FIA has announced that a deal has been completed to welcome in a new commercial rights holder for the World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship. The deal, which sees French automotive company Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital acquire WRC Promoter GmbH, has been described as the “biggest deal in the history of these championships” by the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:30 PMFIA announces landmark deal with new WRC and ERC commercial rights holder
Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital have acquired WRC Promoter GmbH
- Motorsport.comJul 31, 2026, 4:30 PMFIA announces landmark deal with new WRC and ERC commercial rights holder
The FIA has announced that a deal has been completed to welcome in a new commercial rights holder for the World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship. The deal, which sees French automotive company Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital acquire WRC Promoter GmbH, has been described as the “biggest deal in the history of these championships” by the ...Keep reading
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