Motor Sport

Mobility newsThe live one-to-one final, between Alexandre Stricher and James Haigh, marked the end of the 2023 Season, which invited everyday drivers all around the world to drive in a safer and more eco-friendly way during their regular trips using the FIA SDC app. The FIA Smart Driving Challenge annual season was launched in 2019 by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, and developed in partnership with AI data analytics company, Greater Than. Thanks to Greater Than’s AI…

Members newsThe IDP, led by the FMSCI in collaboration with FIA, focuses on five pillars: 1.    Grassroots Division: Making motorsport more accessible and affordable.2.    Engineering Development: Bridging the gap between the nation’s engineering community and the national federation.3.    Esports: Providing a platform for Esports enthusiasts and professionals.4.    Membership: Formulating strategies for member incentivisation, retention, and engagement.5.    EDI: Promoting and educating the Indian diaspora in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.FMSCI’s Chief Executive Officer, Dhyanchand Moses, said: “FMSCI’s vision is to…

Mobility news With the number of electric buses in Santiago rising, the Automóvil Club de Chile launched a new programme to train local drivers on how to use and maintain electric vehicles. The course sought to deepen drivers’ understanding of electromobility, by explaining how and why the technology has been developed, highlighting new technological developments and sharing practical guidance, including the basics of electric battery maintenance, charging infrastructure and efficient fleet scheduling. Participants also received a booklet…

Safety newsAs part of its ongoing mission to promote safe motor sport worldwide, the FIA today announces the publication of two new sets of safety guidelines that bring together all regulations surrounding helmet and safety clothing into user-friendly, accessible documents designed to familiarise competitors and scrutineers with standards and to help them stay safe on track. FIA Standard Guidelines – Protective Clothing, provides competitors with information on the importance of using the correct competition wear, tips…

Mobility newsIn Europe, the 2023 Road Patrol Training for Excellence, an annual event for roadside assistance patrol teams for Members of the FIA Region I and ARC Europe, was hosted by AMZS. It gathered 17 national teams in Slovenia as well as trainers from the Koninklijke Nederlandse Toeristenbond (ANWB – The Netherlands), Touring Club Belgium and AMZS.The Österreichischer Automobil- Motorrad- und Touring Club (ÖAMTC – Austria) team, made up of Leonie Tieber and Markus Resetarits,…

FIA newsThe rating was granted in recognition of the AASA’s commitment to developing their internal procedures and for the strength of environmental communication within the organisation.The certification follows the introduction of significant new sustainability initiatives, including new solar panels, battery storage units and an inverter which will power the Association’s call centre.The AASA have celebrated the award as a clear marker of progress in their efforts to make their offices more environmentally friendly.AASA CEO Willem…

Sport newsManufacturers competing in WEC next year include Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Isotta Fraschini, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Peugeot, Porsche and Toyota – all highlighting the continued growth of the world’s premier endurance racing series.Several drivers have also been named as each team is required to submit a minimum of one driver per entered car. Notable names include the likes of freshly crowned LMP2 champion Robert Kubica who is set to graduate…

Sport newsMax Verstappen took a comfortable 19th win of the season at the final round of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, but it was behind this year’s champion that all the drama took place, as Mercedes beat Ferrari to P2 in the Constructors’ Championship. In the breathless final few laps, second-placed Charles Leclerc allowed Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez past in the hope that the Mexican would build a five-second gap to fourth placed Mercedes man…

Sport newsRed Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen took his 12th pole position of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship season, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by just over a tenth of a second as both Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton failed to make Q3.At the start of Q1 Verstappen set the pace at 1:245.160 ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon, with AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda looking swift in P5 ahead of the second…

Sport newsCharles Leclerc went quickest in a second practice session at the 2023 FIA Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that was twice halted for red flags following crashes for Carlos Sainz and Nico Hülkenberg.Leclerc’s best time came in the closing stages, the only spell of consistent running achievable in the disrupted session, and the Ferrari drivers Soft tyre lap of 1:24.809 was good enough to edge out McLaren’s Lando Norris by four hundredths of…