Motor Sport

Mobility newsThe Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting was an opportunity for leading transport experts and researchers to meet and discuss ways to improve transport options and efficiencies around the world.At the event, Jacob Bangsgaard joined other global stakeholders, including representatives from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), International Road Assessment Program (iRAP), the US’ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), for a session entitled ‘Analysis of International Road Safety Data’.He was also…

Sport newsIn his role, Malyon will oversee all sporting matters, including Race Direction and the Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Geneva, and will report to Nikolas Tombazis, the FIA’s Single-Seater Director.Malyon has a distinguished career in motorsport . He previously worked for Red Bull Racing for 12 years, having joined the team when it was known as Jaguar Racing. He worked in various race engineering roles and contributed to Red Bull’s four Constructors’ and Drivers’ championships…

Sport newsHearingCase ICA-2023-03: Appeal lodged by Optimum Motorsport against the Decision No. 2/2023 dated 4 October 2023 of the National Court of Appeal and Discipline of the Spanish Automobile Federation (Real Federacion Espanola de Automovilismo) upholding the Decision No. 27 issued on 10 September 2023 by the Panel of the Stewards of the event at the “Red Bull Ring” circuit (Austria) counting towards the 2023 International GT Open International ChampionshipDuring Race 2 of the Austrian…

Sport newsThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plays host to the 46th Dakar Rally and the opening round of the 2024 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), which start in Al-Ula on Friday (January 5th) and finishes in Yanbu on January 19th. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem will be in attendance alongside H.R.H. Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Faisal Al-Saud, President of the SAMF and member of the World Motor Sport Council.This is the fifth occasion that the Saudi Automobile…

Sport newsAll these classes are among the most prestigious and competitive direct-drive categories in karting: OK competitions at international level represents the ultimate step in karting, leading young talents to single-seater racing, where OK-Junior categories feature young drivers aged between 12 to 14 years old. The FIA Karting Academy Trophy is a unique competition that aims to promote young talents from around the world and foster fair play, safety and development. For more than a decade,…

Sport newsThe FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) continues to go from strength-to-strength and, as the FIA-sanctioned series enters its third year at the forefront of cross-country rallying, support for each of the rebranded race categories is rapidly on the increase.The promoting A.S.O. has announced a demanding five-event calendar for 2024 that starts with the world-famous Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia next month and moves on to the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge at the end of…

Members newsThe agenda, which was specially catered to the visiting delegates, included a number of theoretical and practical workshops covering key areas within the BMF’s jurisdiction.Topics included basic motorsport marshalling, medical team responsibilities, and technical aspects concerning the pit and grid areas, logistics, fire and rescue, recovery, and scrutineering.During the programme, trainees had the opportunity to shadow BMF officials while they carried out their duties at major racing events hosted at BIC.These events included Beyon Speed Weekend featuring the…

Members newsIn a comprehensive curriculum encompassing STEM subjects, marketing, design, and communication, EduKarting goes beyond teaching kart driving skills. The program instills essential life skills and imparts key values of motor sport, such as safety, responsibility, and teamwork.Led by instructors Henry Beaudette and Craig Camilleri, students take part in team-building exercises and assume roles like Crew Chief, Mechanic, Finance Officer, Press Officer, and Community and Road Safety Officer.Emphasizing the importance of off-track collaboration, EduKarting challenges…

Sport newsDoha, Qatar, 17 December 2023 – The MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup 2023, hosted by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), wrapped up with a memorable display of talent, racing action and joyous celebrations. The championship was held from 14 December to 16 December where 165 drivers from 15 different countries in the MENA region participated.Marking the success of the championship, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said, “The fourth edition of the MENA Karting…

FIA newsThe FIA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Volunteers and Officials Awards. The awards, in collaboration with FIA Volunteers and Officials Commission, recognise the tireless efforts of the men and women who are the backbone of motorsport competitions the world over. The awards pay tribute to the essential role volunteers and officials play across a broad spectrum of disciplines for National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) from club events to world championships. …