Motor Sport

Sport newsA new addition to the calendar in 2021, the Croatia Rally is as exciting as it is demanding with changing levels of grip, the potential for mixed weather conditions, jumps and high-speed sections all part of the challenge. Forming round four of the season and the first of seven consecutive FIA WRC events in Europe, Croatia Rally is also one of four sealed-surface contests on the calendar. The event, which is based in Croatia’s capital Zagreb…

Sport newsThe FIA and Formula 1 have announced the calendar for the 2025 season which will mark the 75th anniversary of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The calendar features 24 races and will commence in Australia on 16 March and conclude in Abu Dhabi on 7 December. Ramadan will be throughout March in 2025, and therefore the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will be held in April. The changes made to the calendar in…

Sport newsAfter a brief hiatus, ABT re-joined the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship grid in 2023 for Season 9 alongside CUPRA as its partner, equipped with a Mahindra Racing powertrain.  ABT now embraces a fresh alliance, partnering with the legendary motorsport brand Lola Cars, with Yamaha Motor serving as its technical collaborator for powertrain and software development.This development coincides with Lola Cars’ recent announcement of their return to global motorsport through a long-term technical…

FIA newsThe unique symposium was organised to showcase the role of athletes and sporting bodies in promoting peace and sustainable development, on and off the sporting circuit. World renowned athletes took to the floor to share their personal stories, including footballer and Vice President of Peace and Sport Didier Drogba, Head of Mission for the 2024 Refugee Olympic Team Masomah Ali Zada, and international rugby player Siya Kolisi.Representing the FIA and discussing the crucial work…

Members newsAlongside the prize giving, the 2024 CEZ meeting took place with attendees, including CEZ ASNs Presidents and FIA Secretary General for Sport Valerio Iachizzi, engaging in constructive discussions to better understand the aspirations and requirements of the Central European motor sport community. These conversations aimed to promote collaboration and strengthen the relationship between the FIA and CEZ with key topics including:Proposal for structuring of the CEZConfirmation of the zone calendar for 2024Sharing a letter expressing unanimous support to the…

FIA news  ClubsMembersFIA1FIAClubsMembers00Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – 9:00amWednesday, April 10, 2024 – 9:09pm …

Sport newsThe Prodrive Hunter crew had to defend an overnight lead of 2min 41sec over Portugal’s João Ferreira and the second quickest time on the final short stage enabled the Qatari to move 12 points clear of Carlos Sainz in the unofficial FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) Drivers’ Championship standings and lift Nasser Racing by Prodrive into contention for the W2RC Manufacturers’ crown.Al-Attiyah, who had a winning margin of 2min 49sec, won two of the…

Mobility newsDirector of Tourism Services Habib Turki met with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) delegation, to discuss opportunities for collaboration. The wide-ranging conversation covered potential partnerships between automotive manufacturers and clubs, market access for automotive products and services, and the promotion of CPDs in China.The FIA’s Tourism Department will meet with the CCPIT again in April.The meeting supports the FIA’s existing efforts to build bridges in China. The Federation has…

Sport newsMax Verstappen led a dominant Red Bull 1-2 at the Japanese Grand Prix, beating team-mate Sergio Pérez as Carlos Sainz finished third in a race that was red flagged for a crash involving Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon. At the start of the race Verstappen got away well to take the lead ahead of Pérez and McLaren’s Lando Norris. However, further back there was contact. On the run to Turn 3, RB’s Daniel Ricciardo, hemmed…

Sport newsMax Verstappen beat team-mate Checo Pérez by just under six hundredths of a second to take pole for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix as Red Bull Racing locked out the front row in Suzuka. Lando Norris qualified third for McLaren ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso. “It was quite close at the end,” said Max afterwards. “This track is very sensitive with tyres, with the tarmac being really…