Motor Sport

Sport newsLewis Hamilton set the pace in the second practice session for this weekend’s season-opening FIA Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver finishing two tenths of a second clear of team-mate George and with defending World Champion Max Verstappen in sixth place. At the start of the session, drivers went out on a mix of Soft and medium tyres, with many of the expected frontrunners opting for the red-walled C3 compound. Red Bull’s…

Sport newsThe partnership between the FIA and AVL RACETECH is a significant step forward in the development of motorsport technology, with The FIA using AVL RACETECH’s expertise in the field of vehicle dynamics and simulation as official Vehicle Simulation Software supplier.AVL RACETECH lap-simulation expertise is utilised by the FIA across a range of championships including Formula 1, Formula E, the World Rally Championship, the World Endurance Championship and cross-country events.FIA Chief Technical & Safety Officer,…

FIA newsThe FIA World Motor Sport Council convened today, 28 February, for its first meeting of 2024. The meeting was chaired by President Mohammed Ben Sulayem with FIA Deputy President for Sport Robert Reid and WMSC members joining in person at the Federation’s offices in Geneva and from around the world via video conference. In his opening address, the FIA President updated the World Council on new Commission President appointments. He said: “This gathering is a momentous…

Sport newsQ: The previous generation of F2 cars had raced since 2018, so what were the targets in the design of the new F2 2024? Mainly to improve racing, to improve following in the same way F1 did and to adopt current safety standards, because the old generation had been around since 2018 and in the time since we have learned a lot. We focused on safety to a large degree and the updates are…

FIA newsThe new Commission Presidents and Chairs will bring a wealth of experience to their appointments:Burcu Çetinkaya, Chair of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission, is a seven-time Turkish Ladies Rally champion, the winner of the WRC Abu Dhabi Special Award 2010, and the FIA Correspondent for the Turkiye Turing ve Otomobil Kurumu. Alongside these roles, Burcu is also an established presenter, and has hosted programmes on motorsport and the automotive industry for national and…

Mobility newsFIA Member Club Magyar Autoklub (Hungary) has completed its “Stress-Free Mobility” project.First launched in 2023, the project aims to educate drivers on how to handle tricky or stressful situations calmly, with the aim of reducing road traffic fatalities and injuries.MAK chose to spread the message through a number of different national events and activities including:Four Road Shows in four different cities. 180 students took part in the events, which provided education and guidance on…

Sport newsHearingCase ICA-2024-01: Appeal lodged on behalf of Energylandia Rally Team against Decision No. 8 dated 13 January 2024 of the Stewards of the 2024 Rally Dakar counting towards the 2024 FIA World Rally-Raid ChampionshipCase ICA-2024-02: Appeal lodged on behalf of Energylandia Rally Team against Decision No. 7 dated 13 January 2024 of the Stewards of the 2024 Rally Dakar counting towards the 2024 FIA World Rally-Raid ChampionshipOn 13 January 2024, the Stewards received a…

FIA news The four scholars will carry out Master’s by Research at Dublin City University with full funding from the FIA Foundation. Their work will help to improve understanding of online abuse against athletes and officials, providing a strong basis for the UAOA coalition’s ongoing efforts to drive behavioural and regulatory change. The new scholars are established researchers within their respective fields and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the UAOA Research Centre.   Ana Rodríguez Armendariz…

Sport newsFerrari’s Carlos Sainz went quickest on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, beating Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Pérez by almost eight tenths of a second on a day when the morning session ended early due to Charles Leclerc hitting a loose drain cover. Cars had been on track for a little over an hour and a half when then fastest man Leclerc ran across the drain cover. The…

Sport newsCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (Montmeló).- The FIA has renewed the Three Star Environmental Accreditation granted to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya by its sustainability programme. The Catalan track continues to show a pioneering environmental involvement in the world of sport and circuits, after eight years of recognition. In 2015, the Circuit became the first Formula 1 track to obtain the Excellence level accreditation of the FIA Sustainability Programme. This project aims to improve sustainability in motorsport worldwide and provides…