Quote Originally Posted by milly
FOM (Bernie) gets a sanction fee to have the race at the venue (Silverstone pays just under $20m for 2010 race, and an annual escalation at 7% per year, for 17 years.....).

FOM sells all trackside signage and keeps 100% revenue.

FOM sells premium rate Paddock Club VIP hospitality and keeps 100% revenue - the venue can sell second-level hospitality.

Merchandise - venues can rent sites to retailers; FOM licenses some retailers for official F1 merchandise.

On-site food and beverage - circuit keeps revenue.

Also, sanction fees vary across events:

Malaysia and Abu Dhabi pay approx $45m in 2009.

Monaco pays nothing.

Monza pays about $5m.

Average price is $20m across the season.