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FIA news In place to cover all levels of Officials from the start of the 2025 season and working closely with the FIA Volunteers and Officials Commission, the Officials Department will support the recruitment of officiating talent, empower Officials at a regional level, improve efficiency, and be a cohesive operational process.The management of Officials via the department will include their appointments against Sporting needs, ensuring they are timely and that there is clarity on license issuing.This…

Sport newsOscar Piastri came out on top in a thrilling battle with Charles Leclerc to take his second career win and send McLaren soaring to the top of the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship standings. Meanwhile, a late-race collision with Carlos Sainz dumped Sergio Pérez out of a podium finish and handed third place to Mercedes’ George Russell. When the start lights went out, pole sitter Leclerc got away well from Piastri but behind them Pérez drew…

Sport newsThe Porsche trio became the first entry to win a second race in 2024, finishing ahead of the #15 BMW M Team WRT entry of Dries Vanthoor, Raffaele Marciello, and Marco Wittmann. This marked BMW’s first-ever podium in the WEC after delivering its strongest performance of the season by far.There was drama in the penultimate hour when the #7 Toyota of Kamui Kobayashi and the #5 Porsche driven by Matt Campbell collided between Turns 2…

Sport newsFerrari’s Charles Leclerc powered to a fourth consecutive pole position at the Baku City Circuit, three tenths of a second clear of Oscar Piastri, with Carlos Sainz taking third in qualifying for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in the second Ferrari. However, Red Bull’s championship leader Max Verstappen only managed P6 and title Lando Norris exited in Q1 in an eventful session. “It’s one of my favourite tracks of the season. I…

Sport newsThe Women’s Marshal Post represents a growing presence of women in motorsport, showcasing inclusivity and professionalism. Women now make up 36% of the total marshal team at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, taking on crucial tasks alongside their male colleagues, such as managing incidents on the track and overseeing race operations.Wearing striking purple overalls, the women marshals at Turn 16 are symbols of dedication and expertise. Their participation helps shape motorsport not just as a competition but…

Sport newsLynn delivered a sensational 1:28.901s lap, securing Cadillac’s inaugural pole position in the Hypercar class and leaving the home fans stunned. The British racer edged out Ryō Hirakawa in the #8 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 Hybrid by a mere 0.041 seconds. Completing the top three was Dries Vanthoor, who set a 1:29.065s lap in the #15 BMW M Team WRT entry.Joining the BMW on the second row was the #7 Toyota, driven by Kamui…

Sport newsCharles Leclerc recovered from a crash in the opening practice session for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix to top the timesheet in the second session, with the Ferrari driver pipping Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez by the tiny margin of 0.006s. In the opening hour of practice, Leclerc had got off line on the approach to Turn 15 and clouted the wall, damaging the right front corner of his SF-24. Ferrari managed to…

Sport newsPORSCHE ON TOP IN THE OPENNING SESSIONIn Free Practice 1, the #6 Porsche Penske 963 Hypercar, driven by Kévin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and André Lotterer, set the fastest lap with a time of 1:30.561, courtesy of Vanthoor. The trio, currently leading the championship, were a mere 0.010s ahead of the #8 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 Hybrid, piloted by Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryō Hirakawa.The two leading cars were the only ones to break…

FIA newsThe programme kicked off in Paris on September 3, where the group was introduced to the FIA Paris Headquarters and its key departments. They explored the work of the FIA Mobility and Communications & Public Affairs teams, focusing on the FIA’s role in promoting safe, sustainable, and accessible motorsport and mobility on a global scale.In Geneva, the attendees visited the FIA Remote Operations Centre (ROC) and met with the Secretary General for Sport and other FIA experts. They learned about key member-focused programmes such as FIA University, Motorsport Funding, Motorsport…

Sport newsThe spectacular setting of the Fuji Speedway, nestled at the foot of Japan’s highest peak, serves as the stage for the 6 Hours of Fuji, the seventh and penultimate round of an unforgettable 2024 season of the FIA WEC. A key event in the championship, the Fuji Speedway hosts the Japanese round of the FIA WEC for the 11th time this year.With a length of 4.563 km, Fuji is the second-shortest circuit of the…