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Sport newsThe unstable situation in parts of the Middle East meant that the Rally of Lebanon was not a round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) this year and the Oman Automobile Association recently cancelled what would have been the final round of the series in the Sultanate of Oman in late November. That means that the Cyprus Rally will bring this year’s shortened three-round series to a thrilling conclusion on October 18th-20th and…

Sport newsAn FIA World Rally Championship event that broke new ground in 2023 returns next week when the second running of Central European Rally takes place from October 17-20.With a variety of sealed-surface stages in three countries – Austria, Czech Republic and Germany – Central European Rally is unique. It’s also eagerly anticipated as Thierry Neuville and Martin Wydaeghe prepare to start the all-Tarmac contest in touching distance of the FIA WRC Drivers’ and Co-drivers’…

Sport newsMaking its ERC debut, the all-Tarmac Polish round will be a level playing field for several championship regulars, including title contenders Mathieu Franceschi and Hayden Paddon, the defending champion.After seven action-packed rounds, BRC Racing Team driver Paddon tops the title order in his Pirelli-equipped Hyundai i20 N Rally2. Frenchman Franceschi, whose AMD Motorsport Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 runs on Michelin tyres, is 27 points behind the New Zealander with 35 points still to fight…

Sport newsA record 34 nations will compete for Auto Slalom gold medal glory at the FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia, 23-27 October – all driving the Hyundai KONA Electric N Line.Hyundai Motor Spain is confirmed as the official Electric Street Auto Slalom partner, providing six units of the KONA Electric N Line for the event.This adventurous all-electric SUV offers cutting-edge intelligent technology and the best range with up to 681 km in city cycle. The…

Members newsThe journey began in Vienna in October 1954, when the first patrols took to the roads in distinctive chrome-yellow sidecars. These patrols quickly earned the nickname “Yellow Angels” due to their vehicle color and their dedication to helping motorists. Back then, most interventions involved motorcycles and scooters, with patrolmen handling up to 10 breakdowns per day.Over the years, what started as a small-scale operation has grown into a highly sophisticated service that handled 687,500 operations in…

Mobility newsFIA Region I hosted the fifth edition of the International Best Young Driver Contest in Nivelles, Belgium last week.22 Best Young Driver finalists from the FIA Region I network participated in the international final, after qualifying in national rounds in their home country.Raffael Kraus from ÖAMTC Austria won first place, followed by Gauthier Vandenbunder from RACB Belgium who came in second place and Christof Raes, also from RACB Belgium in third. The champion of…

Members newsThe NZ Formula Ford Championship winner will receive a fully funded opportunity from Rodin Cars, including an all-expenses-paid, three-day testing and evaluation program. Exceptional drivers will have the chance to further their development with Rodin Motorsport in the United Kingdom. This could lead to a position in a Formula 4 team competing in either the British or Spanish Championships.MotorSport New Zealand’s President, Deborah Day, said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with Rodin Cars…

Sport newsAfter contesting one discipline in 2019 and three in 2022, Albania has further expanded its commitment to this year’s FIA Motorsport Games. The nation will have six chances to capture a gold medal, including a third consecutive participation in Karting Slalom. It will also be present in Auto Slalom, Karting Mini, and both Esports disciplines when the action gets underway in Spain. Karting Slalom – Lusia Zaçe / Alvi VathiAuto Slalom – Matias  Mirdita /…

Sport newsThe five-round 2024 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) calendar submitted by the series’ promoter Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) to the World Rally-Raid Championship Commission has been approved on Wednesday 2 October via an e-vote by the World Motor Sport Council. In its fourth season, the W2RC will again challenge competitors across diverse environments, from deserts in sandy and rocky terrains to mountains, maintaining its reputation as the pinnacle of cross-country motor sport. Competitors will head to…

FIA newsThe FIA is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Official Licensing agreement with Next Level Racing® – a global manufacturer and distributor of industry-leading simulator seats and cockpits. Next Level Racing® will deliver FIA Official Licensed Products in over 50 countries, with the latest gear available both commercial and private customers maximising the potential reach for this growing motor sport discipline.“We are constantly looking for ways to broaden the reach of…