FIA launches Expression of Interest for World Rallycross Championship promotion

Sport newsThe FIA today, 13 November, announces that a tender process is being launched for the promotion of the FIA World Rallycross Championship from 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for a new enterprise to take the category further, reaching the next generation of fans and engaging with automotive manufacturers the world over.Since its launch in 2014, World RX has provided incredible action and on-track excitement. As one of the oldest motor sport disciplines it continues…

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Japanese teams and drivers return to Macau

Sport newsOne of the historical features of the Macau Grand Prix makes a return this year, as teams and drivers from Japan return to the grid for the first time since 2018 to do battle with their counterparts from junior racing championships the world over.The formation of the FIA FR World Cup means that from 14-17 November, two of the front-running teams from Japan’s domestic racing scene – TOM’S Formula and TGM Grand Prix (previously…

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World RX: Johan Kristoffersson celebrates seventh World RX drivers’ title

Sport newsJohan Kristoffersson has won the FIA World Rallycross Championship drivers’ title for an unprecedented seventh time after an exciting season finale in Türkiye.The 35-year old Swede didn’t add to his five race wins at the Istanbul Park double header – although he didn’t have to as he secured the title with victory in the second heat on Saturday.“What a race to win the championship – simply unbelievable and so much fun,” said Kristoffersson.“We have…

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Pirelli enters second year as FIA GT World Cup’s official partner with limited edition tyre

Sport newsFor this weekend’s event at the renowned Guia Circuit, Pirelli will provide a special limited-edition tyre featuring unique design elements.All 23 cars from six different GT3 manufacturers are set to battle it out for the FIA GT World Cup equipped with the tested and proven P Zero DHF tyres from Pirelli. The tyres are of the same specification as last year and are used worldwide by several championships for GT3-specification cars.Adding a distinctive visual…

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EHRC – Jordan wins in Greece as Érdi Jr makes history

Sport newsWith István Kérek co-driving his Ford Sierra Cosworth 4×4, Érdi Jr finished second on the Historic Acropolis Rally to secure the points needed to move ahead of erstwhile leader “Zippo”, who was a non-starter in Greece due to injury.Érdi Jr also secured the Category 4 title with Ernie Graham finishing runner-up in the overall and Category 4 standings at the wheel of the Flexifly Rally Team Ford Escort RS he shares with his co-driving…

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World RX: 2024 champion to be crowned in Türkiye

Sport newsJohan Kristoffersson is favourite to win an incredible seventh FIA World Rallycross Championship title as the 2024 season concludes with a double header race meeting at Istanbul Park this weekend (9-10 November).The Swedish ace arrives at the World RX of Türkiye with a healthy 46-point lead, after winning five of the eight World RX races held so far this year in his KMS – HORSE Powertrain-prepared Volkswagen Polo KMS 601 RX.The World RX’s new…

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Macau Grand Prix first as 100% sustainable fuel powers FIA GT World Cup field

Sport newsIn line with the FIA GT Commission-developed fuel roadmap and through partnerships with ETS Racing Fuels, the FIA GT World Cup competitors relied on 50% sustainable fuel in the 2023 edition of the event, which marked the return of FIA racing to the streets of Macau for the first time since 2019.The 50% sustainable drop-in solution was adopted as the first step of the transition towards sustainable power sources last year, allowing for the…

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Touring Club Switzerland Wins 2024 Road Patrol Training For Excellence

Mobility newsThe annual event brings together roadside assistance patrol teams from different countries in Europe and serves as a platform for exchanging best practices and discussing the latest developments in mobility and vehicle repair services; services that are critical to the offering provided by FIA Region I Member Clubs and ARC Europe Members.This year, 16 teams gathered at Touring’s headquarters in Brussels for three days of intensive training and evaluation. The primary goal of the…

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FIA Impact Data Recorder ready for global distribution

FIA newsThe FIA Impact Data Recorder (IDR) is now available for National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) around the world to order and implement in grassroots and national level competitions.The device has been developed by the FIA, with the support of the FIA Foundation, to be a low-cost, fit and forget system that has the potential to revolutionise motor sport safety across the globe by giving organisers access to real-world accident data. While data is a core…

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Fostering Innovation and Growth Mindsets: Refreshed Tailor-Made FIA University Region IV Programme starts in Argentina

FIA newsThe tailor-made programme, entirely delivered in Spanish to better meet the needs of FIA Region IV Members, will be organised around three thematic modules featuring a variety of presentations, learning lab sessions, discussions and case analysis — all designed to favour interactivity and hands-on learning for all the participants. The first module will look at the global situation and the main economic trends worldwide and in South and Central America. It will explore the challenges…

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