FIA INSIGHTS – PARC LIFE: HOW THE FIA’S PARC FERMÉ REGULATIONS MAKE SURE THE CAR THAT QUALIFIES IS THE ONE THAT RACES

Sport newsA French phrase translated directly as ‘closed park’, F1’s parc fermé rules are a suite of regulations that govern exactly what a team can and cannot do to its cars during designated periods of time ahead of a grand prix, making sure the car that has just competed stays in that condition, and is ready to be checked (or protested by a competitor).“Parc fermé is a concept that exists in a huge range of…

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2025 FIA Junior WRC calendar revealed*: Portugal returns, Central European Rally debuts

Sport newsBuilding on the record-breaking entry list of 2024, the 2025 championship is set to continue its momentum by offering rising talents the chance to showcase their skills in identical M-Sport Poland Ford Fiesta Rally3 Evo cars across five high-profile rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship.The season revs into action in Umeå from 13 – 16 February with Rally Sweden, a high-speed spectacle on snow and ice that serves as the perfect season opener….

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FIA Motorsport Games – The key facts and figures

Sport newsFirst held in 2019, the FIA Motorsport Games was created to unite FIA Member Clubs from around the world in a one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary competition.Participants compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals while proudly representing their national colours across myriad motor sport disciplines.As Wednesday evening’s Opening Ceremony approaches, here are some essential facts and figures.82: FIA Members Clubs from 82 nations will be represented over the four days of competition.17: Of the 82 nations competing…

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TACI’s 2600 Km Coast-to-Coast Rally: Promoting Tourism, Safety, and Sustainability in Iran

Members newsOver 80 participants in 30 SUV vehicles embarked on this exciting journey, which traversed ten provinces, starting from the port city of Bandar Anzali in the north and ending in Bandar Abbas in the south. From the lush forests of the north to the deserts of central Iran, the rally provided a rich cultural experience, showcasing the country’s historical and natural treasures.Beyond the adventure, the rally incorporated a significant environmental effort, with participants dedicating time to…

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2024 FIA GT World Cup unites all past winners and WEC stars in world’s most prestigious GT3 sprint race

Sport newsA total of 23 cars from six GT3 manufacturers are featured on the entry list for the seventh running of the FIA GT World Cup, traditionally held as part of the Macau Grand Prix. The event will take place from November 14-17 on the renowned Guia Circuit, with nearly 70 per cent of the grid made up by Platinum-ranked drivers.The entry is headlined by winners of every single edition of the event held since…

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F1 – Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 at COTA as Verstappen takes P3 following Norris penalty

Sport newsCharles Leclerc took a dominant US Grand Prix win as Carlos Sainz followed the Monegasque driver to the flag to hand Ferrari a 1-2 finish at the Circuit of the Americas. Behind them Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took third place after a thrilling battle with title rival Lando Norris that ended with the McLaren driver getting a five-second penalty for passing Verstappen off the track. At the start, polesitter Norris got away well but on…

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WRC – Title chase goes to Japan as Tänak/Järveoja secure dramatic victory at Central European Rally

Sport newsThe fight for this year’s FIA World Rally Championship is set to go down to the wire after Ott Tänak and co-driver Martin Järveoja claimed a dramatic victory at Central European Rally on Sunday.In yet another twist to what has been a thrilling 2024 season, Tänak took the win by 7.0sec after Sébastien Ogier crashed his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID on a left-hand corner in the penultimate stage. Ogier had been trailing the…

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