Motor Sport

Sport newsEsapekka Lappi’s pursuit of a second FIA World Rally Championship victory remains on track after the Finn completed Saturday morning’s loop of three stages leading Rally Sweden by almost 90 seconds.Out in front on his first start of 2024 following Friday’s dramatic opening leg, the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid driver had been in a close fight with Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta. But when Katsuta crashed out on today’s second stage, Lappi was left in…

Sport newsEsapekka Lappi made it through an action-packed and challenge-filled opening leg of Rally Sweden leading round two of the FIA World Rally Championship by a slender 3.2sec.Lappi, on his first 2024 start aboard the third factory Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid, hit back from an off-form run through SS1 on Thursday evening to complete Friday morning’s loop of three stages trailing Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid-driving Takamoto Katsuta by 11.4sec.But he wasted no time…

Members newsFDM CEO Stina Glavindm highlights the pivotal role of electric cars in driving membership growth, emphasising the need for guidance and advocacy amidst the transformative shift towards sustainability. FDM has historically championed improvements in infrastructure, road safety, and consumer protection, and this record membership provides a robust mandate to continue these efforts. Notably, the previous membership record of 277,707 members, set in 1973, has been surpassed, marking a significant milestone in FDM’s history. “The car accounts for almost a…

FIA newsUnited Against Online Abuse, the FIA-backed campaign tackling online abuse in sport, has partnered with international law firm Clark Hill to release updated guidance on the European Digital Services Act for sports organisations.This collaboration aims to provide clarity and support as the Act takes effect on intermediary service providers (ISPs) from February 17th of this year.The Digital Services Act is a European law with worldwide implications which aims to tackle disinformation, false advertising, copyright…

Members newsAt the heart of this effort is the new FFSA e-learning platform, designed specifically for training marshals.Through this platform, individuals can explore the marshal role, complete the necessary knowledge assessments, and ultimately secure their marshal rank “C” license.The training curriculum is structured around four key modules: Marshal dutiesFlagsRadio communicationFire safetyTo successfully complete the training, participants must pass a quiz comprising 15 questions, achieving a minimum score of 80%. Moreover, the platform allows for flexibility, granting users unlimited…

Sport newsIn his role, Monchaux will supervise the Single-Seater Technical Department, which handles current Formula 1 technical matters, as well as future technical regulations, and will report to Nikolas Tombazis, the FIA’s Single-Seater Director. Monchaux has a long and distinguished career in Formula 1, LMP1 and DTM, with the most recent position being that of Technical Director with the Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber team.In confirming Monchaux’s appointment to the role of Technical Director, Nikolas Tombazis,…

Sport newsThe FIA Rally Star crews were meticulously selected through a rigorous process that included online and on-event competitions organized by FIA member clubs and the WRC9 video game. The winners of the six Continental and Women’s Finals then participated last year in a Training Season established by the FIA and its partners. This season comprised an intensive training camp in Sardinia, followed by participation in six rallies on gravel and tarmac.The four crews entered…

Sport newsThe global motor sport governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, has opened applications for the FIA Motorsport Engineering Scholarship at Cranfield University.Now in its second year, the scholarship supports one aspiring engineer to obtain a Master’s in Advanced Motorsport Engineering at Cranfield. Scholars receive fully funded tuition and living expenses.The scholarship is designed to promote inclusion in sport, and welcomes applications from students of all backgrounds.Jesica Salvini received the first FIA Motorsport Engineering…

Sport newsSaudi Arabian driver Yazeed Al-Rajhi and his German co-driver Timo Gottschalk made the perfect start to their quest to win the 2024 FIA World Baja Cup by securing a narrow victory at the Saudi Baja that was organised by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF).The Overdrive Racing Toyota Hilux driver won the Prologue and the opening stage through the An-Nafud desert but came under pressure from João Ferreira and Filipe Palmeiro on the…

Members newsOrganised by ROK Cup South Africa, the African Karting Cup is a prestigious new karting event, which aims to discover and support the next generation of racing talent in Africa. Backed by the FIA, the competition will provide pathways into global competition, including wild card draws for the FIA Karting World Cup OK-N, and free African Karting Cup OK-N tickets for OK-Junior winners. FIA Vice President for Sport for Africa Rodrigo Ferreira Rocha said: “The African Karting Cup is a great platform…