Motor Sport

Sport newsFIA North & South America Sport Clubs meetingChaired by FIA Vice President for Sport (North America) Daniel Coen, the FIA North & South America Sport Clubs Meeting highlighted strategic initiatives to advance motorsport across the region.FIA Secretary General Valerio Iachizzi welcomed participants and commended the region’s collaboration and responsiveness. Key updates included the FIA Motorsport Funding Programme’s 2026 timeline, set to strengthen grassroots initiatives, and the presentation of the FIA eLibrary — a valuable resource…

FIA newsExploring the concept of a ‘just transition’ – an approach that not only seeks to mitigate the environmental impact of automobile manufacturing and usage, but also ensures that this transformation is equitable, inclusive, and beneficial to all stakeholders involved – the forum heard from Rwandan government ministers and key officials from the United Nations, among others.In her opening remarks, Hon. Minister of Environment of Rwanda Dr Valentine Uwamariya said she wants her country to…

Mobility newsThe winner of the 2024 Season of the FIA Smart Driving Challenge (FIA SDC) has been announced following the live final in Kigali, Rwanda.Mobilité Club France member Alexandre Stricher claimed the prize, after beating Thierry Benchetrit at the Kigali event. During the competition, he achieved a 33% CO2 reduction compared to the average driver.*FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “I would like to congratulate Alexandre Stricher for this extraordinary achievement. His score shows that…

FIA newsThe FIA has opened applications for its third FIA Motorsport Engineering Scholarship at Cranfield University.The competitive programme will enable one student to complete a fully funded postgraduate degree at Cranfield, a globally-recognised specialist postgraduate university.This year, for the very first time, prospective students will be able to choose between two Master’s programmes – Advanced Motorsport Engineering or Advanced Motorsport Mechatronics. Mechatronics is an in-demand discipline, where students learn to integrate mechanical and electrical systems…

FIA newsHosted in collaboration with Visit Rwanda and the Rwanda Automobile Club, the FIA Awards is the official concluding ceremony of the FIA championships in 2024.Held annually by the FIA, the Awards celebrate the top drivers, manufacturers, teams and legends from the FIA World Championships, while also highlighting the unsung heroes of the past twelve months.2024 marks the FIA’s 120th year, and the newly-named FIA Awards will be celebrating 120 Years of Legends as the…

Sport newsThe FIA World Motor Sport Council convened today, 11 December, for its final meeting of 2024. Taking place during the FIA General Assemblies Week in Kigali, Rwanda, the meeting was chaired by President Mohammed Ben Sulayem with WMSC members joining in person and via video conference.In his opening address, the FIA President lauded 2024 as a year of progression and a strengthened Federation, noting significant investment from the FIA across global grassroots activities alongside substantial…

FIA newsA significant report published by the leading campaign to tackle online abuse in sport has revealed the alarming scale and severity of abuse targeting sports journalists. The Sports Journalist Barometer Report, published today by the United Against Online Abuse Campaign (UAOA), has recorded a disturbing rise in both the volume and toxicity of online abuse directed at sports journalists, to the extent that it may impact their ability to report freely.Supported by the FIA…

FIA newsThe FIA General Assembly week in Rwanda got off to a resounding start, with the FIA Girls on Track programme welcoming over 100 young women from schools across Kigali to a packed schedule of exciting and inspiring events at the BK Arena.Joined by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and racing driver, F1 analyst, and presenter Naomi Schiff, the girls took to the track in karts for the first time as well challenging themselves on…

Sport newsDRIVERS 1 – Lando NORRIS (McLaren)2 – Carlos SAINZ (Ferrari)3 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Nico Rosberg)   Q: One of the most thrilling F1 seasons of all time has just come to an end, Charles. And what a race from you. I mean, lap one, you were already eighth!Charles LECLERC: Yeah, I knew I had to be very aggressive. So I knew that in lap one, I had to take all the risks possible in order to gain as many…

Sport newsLando Norris took a controlled lights Abu Dhabi Grand victory to seal the 2024 FIA Formula One Constructors’ Championship title for McLaren as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz took second place and Charles Leclerc stormed through the field to ensure the contest remained tense right to the chequered flag. When the lights went out at the start, Norris and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri got away well, but from fourth on the grid, Max Vestappen reacted even better….