The $6.5 billion F1 team that is worth more than every soccer club not named Manchester United and Real Madrid

Ferrari sets a new global standard

Forbes’ latest valuation figures put a single Formula 1 team at $6.5 billion, making it the most valuable motorsport organisation ever recorded and the third most valuable franchise in world sport. That team is Ferrari.

Ferrari’s valuation puts it behind only Manchester United and Real Madrid, while surpassing the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool.

The team’s mix of tradition, global recognition, and consistent commercial growth has helped it enter a space once ruled exclusively by football giants.

With its deep history and global following, Ferrari has evolved into more than a racing brand. It stands as a cultural and business icon that thrives far beyond the track.

How F1’s leader rivals football’s elite

Forbes’ 2025 football rankings listed Real Madrid as the world’s most valuable club at roughly $6.6 billion, with Manchester United close behind at $6.5 billion.

Barcelona, Liverpool, and Manchester City completed the top five, each valued between $5.5 and $5.9 billion.

That puts Ferrari ahead of every other football club outside those two leaders. The comparison shows how Formula 1’s rapid commercial expansion has turned its top teams into true global businesses.

Ferrari’s blend of success, brand power, and loyalty has made it as recognisable as any football institution.

The numbers confirm a lasting shift. Ferrari’s presence now extends well beyond the paddock, standing beside the most valuable franchises on the planet and proving that Formula 1 has become a financial equal to global football.