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Safety newsThe Central European Rally week began with a vital first-on-scene briefing in Bad Griesbach, Germany, led by Dr. Cem Boneval, FIA Medical Delegate for the World Rally Championship (WRC), and dedicated to preparing P2 drivers and co-drivers for emergency situations. Dr. Boneval, who was already a contributor to this briefing for its first edition at the WRC Rally Turkey in 2008, covered a range of essential topics. Theoretical components included recognizing potential injuries, conducting rapid…

Sport newsAlpine Racing SAS (“Alpine”) and Honda Racing Corporation (“HRC”) were found to be in Procedural Breach of the Power Unit Financial Regulations notwithstanding the fact that their Relevant Costs during the 2023 reporting period were under the Cost Cap. The Cost Cap Administration offered to both Power Unit Manufacturers (“PUMs”) an Accepted Breach Agreement (“ABA”) to resolve these matters. The offer was accepted by both PUMs. The Cost Cap Administration recognised that both PUMs…

Mobility newsThe International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have partnered to provide a large-scale eco-driving awareness session for taxi and bus operators in Baku, Azerbaijan, as well as an FIA Smart Driving Challenge at COP29.Carried out in partnership with Baku’s leading bus and taxi operators and with the support of FIA Member the Azerbaijan National Automobile Club (AMAK), the initiative will train 5,000 drivers on how to make sustainable decisions…

FIA newsUnder the leadership of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) continues its significant investment in the reformation and reorganisation of the Federation.Following the recent appointments of Alberto Villarreal Gutierrez as General Manager, and Alessandra Malhamé as Senior HR Director, Habib Turki has been named as the FIA’s Chief Development Officer.Turki, who hails from Tunisia and previously served as Director of Tourism Services, has played a key role in fostering…

Sport newsThe third FIA Motorsport Games, hosted last week in Valencia, has been confirmed as the most diverse round of the games so far.FIA Member Clubs from 82 nations were represented across 26 competitions during the four days. Of the 646 competitors, 106 were female competing in 20 categories.Micahela Dorčíková from Slovakia won gold in Auto Slalom alongside her teammate, in Karting Slalom, Maja Braun took home team gold for Germany, and in Karting Endurance…

Sport newsCarlos Sainz powered to an impressive fourth career win at the Mexico City Grand Prix, beating Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc to the flag as championship leader Max Verstappen finished sixth after being handed two 10-second time penalties in a bruising early phase of the race.When the lights went out at the start, Verstappen, in P2, reacted best and on the long run to Turn 1 the Dutchman pulled clear of Sainz. Attempting to…

Sport newsDRIVERS 1 – Carlos SAINZ (Ferrari)2 – Lando NORRIS (McLaren)3 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Marc Gene)   Q: Charles Leclerc, a podium. I know it was a difficult race. You had to manage temperatures at the beginning. You had a big moment with Norris. How was the race? How difficult was it?Charles LECLERC: It was a difficult one. On the first stint it was all about trying to manage the temperatures, which was quite difficult. But, yeah, at the end,…

Sport newsHearingCase ICA-2024-08: Appeal lodged on behalf of Miguel Gayoso Vazquez against Decision No. 1 dated 30 June 2024 of the Stewards of the event of Matschenberg (Germany), counting towards the 2024 FIA European Autocross Championship.On 30 June 2024, during the 2024 FIA European Autocross Championship event in Matschenberg (Germany), a collision occurred between Miguel Gayoso Vazquez (driver No. 301) and another competitor (driver No. 306). Despite the incident, Miguel Gayoso Vazquez finished first in…

Sport newsCarlos Sainz powered to his sixth career pole position beating Max Verstappen and Lando Norris by more than two tenths of a second to claim top spot on the grid for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. At the other end of the timesheet, though, there were shock Q1 exits for McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and for home hero Sergio Pérez. “A great couple of laps,” said Sainz of his final runs at…

Sport newsFerrari’s Carlos Sainz went quickest in a 90-minute second practice session for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix defined by Pirelli tyres testing and halted for a long period following a heavy crash for Mercedes’ George Russell. At the start of the session McLaren’s Lando Norris set the early pace with a time of 1:19.895 using a prototype C5 compound Pirelli tyres designed for use in 2025. Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez then…