Motor Sport

Sport newsThe FIA World Motor Sport Council convened today, 11 December, for its final meeting of 2024. Taking place during the FIA General Assemblies Week in Kigali, Rwanda, the meeting was chaired by President Mohammed Ben Sulayem with WMSC members joining in person and via video conference.In his opening address, the FIA President lauded 2024 as a year of progression and a strengthened Federation, noting significant investment from the FIA across global grassroots activities alongside substantial…

FIA newsA significant report published by the leading campaign to tackle online abuse in sport has revealed the alarming scale and severity of abuse targeting sports journalists. The Sports Journalist Barometer Report, published today by the United Against Online Abuse Campaign (UAOA), has recorded a disturbing rise in both the volume and toxicity of online abuse directed at sports journalists, to the extent that it may impact their ability to report freely.Supported by the FIA…

FIA newsThe FIA General Assembly week in Rwanda got off to a resounding start, with the FIA Girls on Track programme welcoming over 100 young women from schools across Kigali to a packed schedule of exciting and inspiring events at the BK Arena.Joined by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and racing driver, F1 analyst, and presenter Naomi Schiff, the girls took to the track in karts for the first time as well challenging themselves on…

Sport newsDRIVERS 1 – Lando NORRIS (McLaren)2 – Carlos SAINZ (Ferrari)3 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Nico Rosberg)   Q: One of the most thrilling F1 seasons of all time has just come to an end, Charles. And what a race from you. I mean, lap one, you were already eighth!Charles LECLERC: Yeah, I knew I had to be very aggressive. So I knew that in lap one, I had to take all the risks possible in order to gain as many…

Sport newsLando Norris took a controlled lights Abu Dhabi Grand victory to seal the 2024 FIA Formula One Constructors’ Championship title for McLaren as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz took second place and Charles Leclerc stormed through the field to ensure the contest remained tense right to the chequered flag. When the lights went out at the start, Norris and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri got away well, but from fourth on the grid, Max Vestappen reacted even better….

Sport newsThere might be tens of thousands of jaguars in Brazil, but one in particular went on the prowl in São Paulo today (7 December), as Mitch Evans kick-started his challenge for a maiden ABB FIA Formula E World Championship crown with an historic success in the Season 11 curtain-raiser.The Jaguar TCS Racing star began the São Paulo E-Prix from 22nd and last on the grid following an issue that left him stranded on-track in…

Sport newsDRIVERS 1 – Lando NORRIS (McLaren)2 – Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren)3 – Carlos SAINZ (Ferrari) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by James Hinchcliffe) Q: Your polesitter for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris! An incredible lap out there, and really a best-case scenario for the Constructors’ battle, McLaren 1-2. Just talk us through the run for you?Lando NORRIS: I didn’t hear a thing you said, but thanks. Yeah, a perfect day for us. Probably a little bit tougher than we were hoping for. You know,…

Sport newsMcLaren continued to set the pace at Yas Marina as Oscar Piastro took top spot almost two tenths of a second clear of team-mate Lando Norris in the final practice session ahead of qualifying for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton took third place for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull Racing’s Max Vesrappen. With the session taking place in bright sunshine, and unrepresentative of the conditions the drivers are set to…

FIA newsThe global coalition tackling online abuse in sport has grown stronger as the United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) campaign welcomes a prestigious new member to its coalition. The Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF) has officially joined UAOA, further strengthening its mission to combat online abuse and promote safer online environments across the sporting world.Founded by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and supported by the FIA Foundation, UAOA now includes 27 members, including eight national governments, all united in their shared commitment to tackle online abuse in sport. ARISF, which…

Sport newsCharles Leclerc beat Lando Norris to the top of the timesheet in the opening free practice session for the season-closing 2024 FIA Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but ahead of the Constructors’ Championship showdown between Ferrari and McLaren, Leclerc’s weekend hopes were dealt a blow with the news that the Ferrari driver will have to take a 10-place grid penalty on Sunday. Leclerc, on Soft compound tyres, set his quickest time of 1:24.542 after…