The FIS and Audi have extended their partnership through to the 2025-2026 season ©Getty Images

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and Audi have extended their commercial partnership for another four years.

Audi, which is the exclusive auto partner of the FIS, will keep its place as the title sponsor of the Alpine Ski World Cup tours.

The German car manufacturer will also play an active role in promoting flagship races at Kitzbühel and Wengen.

The renewal announcement was made during the opening FIS Alpine Ski World Cup event in Sölden, where FIS secretary general Michel Vion was present.

"Reliability and trust have always been at the heart of our partnership with Audi," Vion said.

"We are very pleased to count Audi as a partner for another four years."

Audi will continue to be the title sponsor of the men's and women's FIS Alpine Ski World Cup series ©Getty Images
Audi will continue to be the title sponsor of the men's and women's FIS Alpine Ski World Cup series ©Getty Images

Audi is also the official and exclusive auto partner of several skiing national governing bodies, including in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Norway.

"Audi and the Alpine World Cup have enjoyed a close relationship for many years," Henrik Wenders, the head of Audi branding, added.

"The Alpine skiing family and Audi are united by the will to be top performers through progress and sustainability."

Inclement weather caused today's women's giant slalom race in Sölden to be cancelled.