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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…

Sport newsThe first-of-its-kind test in the all-electric FIA World Championship provides elite women racing drivers the opportunity to drive the new for Season 11 (2024/25) GEN3 Evo race car, which is capable of 0-60 mph in just 1.82 seconds. The car will also be tested during the same week by the 11 world-class race teams and 22 drivers currently competing in the series.Each of the race teams in the championship will be required to field…

Sport newsDacia and X-Raid Mini will debut new cars when the 2024 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) reaches its conclusion with the Rallye du Maroc on October 4-11.Of the staggering 125 entrants across the Ultimate, Challenger, SSV and Stock categories, 33 are registered for points in the W2RC.Dacia has been developing the Sandrider in conjunction with the Renault Group and Prodrive for several months away from the spotlight of international competition and W2RC Championship leader…

FIA newsFIA Region I’s report seeks to understand whether sustainability outcomes could be improved, by changing policy or practice in five key areas: lifecycle emissions, manufacturing processes, energy efficiency, battery life, and transparency in consumer information. Notably, the report highlights: The need for circular strategies  to lower carbon emissions during the manufacturing process. Recycled materials, including steel and aluminium, and innovations, like cobalt-free lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, can have a significant impact on the overall sustainability of the manufacture process.The importance of more…

Members newsDesigned to improve safety in school zones, the Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) methodology aligns with the UN Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, and supports Botswana’s commitment to child and adolescent well-being.On 18-19 September 2024, a SR4S training session was held for members of the Letlhakeng and Kweneng District Road Safety Committees. Participants were trained on how to assess and improve the safety of school environments, building local capacity for data collection and…

Sport newsThe countdown to the third FIA Motorsport Games has reached a crucial milestone, with just one month remaining before the “Race of Nations” officially launches in Spain on 23 October. Centred around the port city of Valencia on the country’s Mediterranean coast, it will represent the third edition of the multi-disciplinary extravaganza following its successful debut in 2019 (Rome, Italy) and a dazzling second outing in 2022 (Marseille, France). This year’s event promises to deliver more…

Sport newsThe inaugural Eco Rally Cup demo event in Hefei, China, marked a significant milestone under the direction of the Anhui Province Motorsport Federation, the local government, and the CAMF. This was the first-ever Eco Rally event in China, serving as a demo and Candidate event for the prestigious #BridgestoneFIAEcoRallyCup.Spanning six cities, the event showcased the potential of eco-friendly motorsport, with a strong focus on sustainability. Over 1,000 policemen and local authorities were on standby…