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NASSER SALEH AL-ATTIYAH EARNS RECORD-BREAKING 18TH VICTORY AT THE QATAR INTERNATIONAL RALLY LUSAIL (Qatar): Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his Spanish co-driver Candido Carrera won five of the 13 special stages on the way to a resounding victory in the Qatar International Rally on Saturday.  A second success of the Qatari’s 2025 campaign to win a

TOXIC ONLINE ABUSE NOW ‘ROUTINELY’ TARGETING REFEREES AND OFFICIALS LEADING TO TALENT DRAIN Sports are facing a critical threat of losing competitors, referees, and officials due to the escalation of online abuse, according to the FIA’s United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Campaign. Founded by the FIA and supported by the FIA Foundation, UAOA is the

FIA Safety Week: How the FIA has expanded circuit homologation to boost safety and grow participation in emerging motor sport nations The second day of FIA Safety Week saw the focus turn to circuits, with the needs of developing motor sport nations being highlighted by Yasir Muhammad, winner of the FIA Engineering Scholarship Award. Initiated

FIA Member Club the Auto-Moto Association of Macedonia (AMSM), in collaboration with FACTUAL and NaTochak, has completed a comprehensive assessment of Skopje’s cycling infrastructure using the innovative Lane Patrol data-driven tool and the CycleRAP methodology.  The “Safe Cycling Lanes for Safe Cyclists” project, supported by the FIA Safe and Sustainable Mobility Grants Programme funded by the FIA Foundation, assessed the

Addressing Road Safety in Corporate Operations: FIA and Swedish Member Clubs promote the FIA Road Safety Index Last week in Stockholm, the FIA and its Member Clubs M Sweden and the Royal Automobile Club of Sweden (KAK) joined forces to promote the FIA Road Safety Index to representatives from the Swedish private sector.   The informal

The AIP Foundation and International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) collaborated with FIA Region II Clubs to deliver a Star Rating for Schools assessment programme with funding support from the FIA Foundation. The aim of the programme, held throughout 2024, was to build the capacity of Region II Clubs to implement speed management and other school

Following the success of Phase I, the Phase II of the Heads Up! project encouraged young people across Asia Pacific to wear helmets while driving motorcycle with a new impactful and innovative campaign.  Heads Up! Is a project aimed to address poor helmet use in Asia-Pacific countries, where motorcycles are a leading cause of fatalities. Implemented in Vietnam,

The Automobile Association Vietnam (AA Vietnam) has successfully implemented the Autosobriety Training Programme to Prevent Drink Driving as part of its commitment to enhancing road safety. Developed by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and supported by Pernod Ricard, the initiative, through training and public awareness, aims to contribute to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.6 –

FIA Safety Week: How FIA safety advances are at the heart of a new era of growth for the World Rally Championship The third annual FIA Safety Week got underway in Geneva with Safety and Technical Departments leaders detailing how the Federation’s intensive safety research and development not only leads to significant improvements in competitor

Lusail Boulevard to host the start of the 50th anniversary running of the Qatar International Rally on thursday evening LUSAIL (Qatar): The modern and bustling Lusail Boulevard will host the start of the 50th anniversary running of the Qatar International Rally on thursday evening.  Twenty-eight crews and competitors from 19 nations are expected to cross the

Dakar Rally winners Al-Rajhi and Gottschalk continue their successful run with victory at the Saudi Baja Al-Rajhi was fastest on the short Prologue stage and that gave him a favourable starting position for the opening 260km selective section. He finished that opener 1min 35sec clear of team-mates Juan Cruz Yacopini and Dani Oliveras and another

ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO INTRODUCE ROOKIE FREE PRACTICE SESSION AT JEDDAH E-PRIX The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will introduce a Rookie Free Practice session as part of the Jeddah E-Prix, specifically designed for drivers who have never raced in the Championship. The 40-minute session, scheduled for Thursday, February 13th, will

Motorsport UK TV has launched a new fitness-focused video series to help competitors prepare for the 2025 season. In collaboration with Porsche Human Performance’s Eliot Challifour and drivers from the Motorsport UK Academy, the series explores why fitness is essential for drivers and co-drivers striving for personal bests and podium finishes. The series provides practical

South American Karting Championship 4-Stroke Edition Set to Drive Motorsport Development The first South American Karting Championship for 4-stroke engines will take place from February 13 to 16, 2025, at the Autódromo Victor Borrat Fabini, El Pinar, Canelones, Uruguay. Hosted by the Automóvil Club del Uruguay (ACU), this inaugural event builds on the success of the South American Karting Championship for

FIA to Celebrate Motor Sport History and Mobility Heritage at Rétromobile Classic Car Show in Paris The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is delighted to announce its presence at the renowned Rétromobile classic car show from 5-9 February in Paris. This will be the Federation’s first participation in the event during a landmark year honouring

MERC – AL-ATTIYAH CLINCHES RECORD-BREAKING EIGHTH VICTORY AT THE OMAN INTERNATIONAL RALLY SOHAR (OMAN): Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his new Spanish co-driver Candido Carrera cruised to an emphatic 6min 13.6sec victory in the 28th Oman International Rally on Saturday afternoon. The Qatari secured a record-breaking eighth win in the Sultanate in his Škoda Fabia RS

The FIA Champions Sustainable Events Solutions and Socio-Economic Growth Opportunities at the 20th China Exhibition Economy International Cooperation Forum The FIA, on the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), attended the 20th China Exhibition Economy International Cooperation Forum (CEFCO) along with its Member Club the Federation of Automobile and

Cayman Motoring Federation Launches “STEM Racing Supported by F1” to Inspire Innovation Among Students FIA Member Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) has officially launched the “STEM Racing Supported by F1” programme, an initiative aimed at engaging local students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through an exciting hands-on racing experience. The “STEM Racing Supported by F1”

Third edition of training programme held at Madras International Circuit   As part of the FIA’s ongoing commitment to rally safety, the latest in a series of regional Rally Safety Delegate training events has taken place at the Madras International Circuit in India from 09-10 January. There were 18 Rally Safety Delegates from seven National

FIA appoints Advanced SimRacing as Official Supplier for Sim Racing Installations The FIA is delighted to announce a new partnership with Advanced SimRacing, which becomes an Official Supplier to the FIA for Professional Sim Racing Installations. This agreement brings together the FIA’s worldwide membership of motor sport competitors, enthusiasts and fans with the premier retailer

The FIA today confirms that Jonathan Refoy has been appointed to the role of Chief Communications Officer. Jonathan will join the FIA on January 20, 2025, and will be responsible for media relations, as well as Presidential, Sports, Mobility, FIA member, internal and digital communications. Jonathan has over 20 years’ experience in corporate communications and campaigning

The FIA-led One Road global loyalty programme has celebrated another successful year in 2024, strengthening its ability to negotiate global exclusive offers while empowering FIA Clubs to enhance member retention and acquisition.  In 2024, the programme continued to experience extraordinary growth – onboarding 9 clubs (twice as many as in 2023) and 10 partners over

ACA Introduces Green Box Modules and Motorcyclist Membership to Enhance Member Benefits The Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA) has launched two initiatives to enhance member benefits: the Green Box eco-modules, promoting sustainable tourism with exclusive discounts, and the Socio Motociclista program, offering specialised services for motorcyclists. These initiatives reflect ACA’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its members

Nissan Formula E Team star thrills fans with a scintillating single-lap charge from fourth to first at the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Having been unlucky in Brazil last month, for the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship curtain-raiser, fate looked to be conspiring against Oliver Rowland once more in the Mexico City E-Prix today

SECONDS OUT, ROUND TWO: GEN3 EVO SET TO AMP UP THE ACTION IN MEXICO’SHISTORIC CAPITAL Following a captivating curtain-raising contest in Brazil, sparks look sure to fly once more in the secondLatin American race of the season.  The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is Mexico-bound for the second instalment of its 2024/25 campaignthis weekend

Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings take surprise rest day lead at the 47th Dakar Rally After one of the most physically and mentally demanding ever starts to the Dakar Rally, Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings have forged into a 10min 17sec lead after five desert stages in the Kingdom

Safer Roads for Children: FIA School Assessment Toolkit Project Successfully Implemented in Armenia The Armenian Automobile Federation (FAA) has successfully completed its FIA School Assessment Toolkit’s initiative, in collaboration with the Association of Official Representatives of Automobile Manufacturers, and with the support of the FIA Safe and Sustainable Mobility Grants Programme, funded by the FIA

Historic Achievement: FIA Founding Members award Heritage and Heritage Promotion Cups The FIA Founding Members recognised two exceptional motorsport and mobility heritage projects at the 2024 FIA Awards in Kigali, Rwanda.  In the Federation’s 120th year, the Automobile Club d’Italia received the Heritage Cup for their work on the circuit of Monza, while the Azerbaijan Automobile

– First ever FIA Awards in Africa hosted in Kigali – Stunning ceremony brings FIA General Assemblies Week to a close – Curtain closes on 120th Anniversary of the FIA Champions and legends from the world of motor sport have been celebrated in spectacular style at the FIA Awards, which took place for the first time

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who led the FIA General Assemblies meeting, highlighted the importance of unity and collaboration. He then reflected on the achievements of 2024, driven by the commitment of the FIA Members, both to advance motorsport and strengthen mobility. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “There is an old African proverb: If you want to