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Sport news2025 will mark the 75th anniversary of the FIA Formula One World Championship and the fifth season of the Sprint. São Paulo will keep up its run of hosting the Sprint every year since 2021, while Belgium returns for the first time since 2023. Shanghai and Miami will host the Sprint for the second consecutive year, and Austin and Qatar return to the calendar for a third time. The format has delivered some excellent…

Members newsThe Power of No targets young adults aged 18-30 across Southeast Asia. It aims to save lives, change cultural norms around drink-driving, and promote responsible drinking habits. The campaign is led by AA Vietnam in partnership with the Asia Pacific International Spirits and Wines Alliance (APISWA) and is supported by other FIA Region II Clubs, including the Automobile Association of Cambodia (AAC), the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) and Ikatan Motor Indonesia (IMI). The campaign utilises impactful videos and social media content, primarily…

Members newsIn a bid to increase inclusivity and participation, this year’s competition has expanded from being divided into two drivetrain-based classes to include a women’s class and diversified car classes. This expansion not only broadens the scope of the competition but also enhances its appeal to a more diverse group of participants.The championship also serves a dual purpose by acting as a selection event for representatives to compete in the FIA Motorsport Games and the Asia…

Sport newsHearingCase ICA-2024-05: Appeal lodged on behalf of Miko Marczyk Team against Decision No. 6 dated 4 May 2024 of the Stewards of the Rally Islas Canarias 2024 counting towards the 2024 FIA European Rally Championship (ERC)On 4 May 2024, during the Rally Islas Canarias (Spain) counting towards the 2024 FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), the Stewards received a report from the FIA Technical Delegate about Car No. 6 (Crew: Miko Marczyk / Szymon Gospodarczyk)….

Members newsThe AAA ‘Data Saves Lives’ campaign has built public and political support for ‘data-driven road funding’ in Australia.Australia‘s road toll is rising 10% a year, with 100 people being hospitalised each day—marking the worst numbers in more than a decade.All seven state governments collect data on every road death and serious injury, but they do not share it, making it impossible to explain rising road deaths or assess the effectiveness of funded measures.AAA research…

Members newsThe FIA Innovation Challenge 2024 judging panel have announced the twelve finalists, with three projects per Mobility Region selected, for its inaugural competition.The judging panel, composed of FIA Deputy President for Mobility, the four Regional Presidents, the two Mobility Commission Chairs, and the FIA Secretary General for Mobility, carefully reviewed the 44 submissions. After discussion, they agreed upon the shortlist, featuring projects which best showcased innovative mobility business and marketing endeavours.FIA Deputy President for…

Sport newsIt has been ten years since Autódromo José Carlos Pace last hosted a round of the FIA WEC. A 6-hour race was first staged at the circuit in the WEC’s inaugural season in 2012, with Toyota coming out on top, while Porsche triumphed in the 2014 edition.At just 4,309km, Interlagos it the shortest track of the year with 15 turns (5 right/10 left). Hypercars reach speeds in the region of 305kph where approximately 50%…

Sport newsThe Austrian event is also the final FIA EHRC round on Tarmac before the switch to gravel for next month’s Historic Lahti Rally in Finland, prior to two asphalt events in Italy and a return to gravel for the season-decider in Greece in November.And the appeal of Rallye Weiz – and the FIA EHRC – is underlined with a 26-strong entry for round five of the season.The FIA EHRC’s standing as the ultimate celebration…

Sport newsThe Santag Racing Can-Am Maverick X3 crew also won the Challenger category by 72.9 seconds and have catapulted themselves into contention for honours in the FIA European Baja Cup. Dias said: “It was a tough race. Three laps and the last one was a clean one. We have a Portuguese flag at the ceremony.”The Polish duo of Adam Kuś and Marcin Pasek won the opening stage across the glacial plains, narrow stony tracks and river…

Sport newsJohan Kristoffersson has taken an early lead in the 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship after a stunning display at the opening World RX of Sweden double header – winning the ‘Battle of Technologies’ in both the dry (Round 1) and exceptionally wet (Round 2) conditions at Höljes Motorstadion.The six-time world champion didn’t have it his own way on Saturday, when he had to come from second on the grid to win in his VW…