Defender will compete with a works team in Dakar – the world’s most demanding off-road motorsport competition – as part of a full FIA World RallyRaid Championship (W2RC) entry. Starting in 2026, the three-year Defender works programme will consist of a two-car entry across the full five-rounds
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Set to launch in 2025 The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Extreme H have signed a non-binding agreement, formalising their collaboration to establish the FIA Extreme H World Cup framework. This ground-breaking initiative, the first-ever hydrogen-powered off-road racing series, is set to make waves in both the motorsport and automotive sectors. The
New MoU signed in Monza The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have signed a strengthened partnership to advance sustainable sports tourism. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalised during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in Monza, Italy, underscores both organisations’
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s substantial contributions to sustainability and the fast-growing sector of sport tourism have been recognised with his appointment as UN Tourism’s Ambassador for Sustainable Tourism in the category of ‘Sport’. This appointment highlights his dedication to integrating sustainability into motor sport events and activities and his ongoing
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem attended the 2024 American Congress in Lima, Peru which brought together representatives of mobility and motor sport Clubs from across North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. During the week-long event, the President also met with Mrs Dina Boluarte, the President of Peru and Mr Raul Perez-Reyes, the Minister […]
Setting a precedent in the support of motorsport racers, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has launched two innovative projects while at the FIA 2024 Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, namely: The Women in Motorsport Mentorship Programme and the Concussion Awareness Campaign. Linked live to the FIA Women in Motorsport networking event, the Women in Motorsport Mentorship
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem chaired the annual FIA Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from Monday June 10-13 The Federation welcomed over 300 delegates from 167 Member Clubs from both sport and mobility representing 121 countries from around the world. The event was hosted in the stunning Silk Road Complex in the heart of Samarkand. The […]
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) today showcases a more competitive, safer and more sustainable future for the FIA Formula One World Championship with the presentation of the much anticipated technical regulations that will define the sport from 2026 onwards. Developed in consultation with the FIA Formula 1 Technical Working Groups, and formulated
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has joined the Consultative Committee of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) following a decision by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. The EPAS provides a platform for cross government co-operation, allowing for dialogue between representatives, sporting bodies, NGOs, athletes, coaches,
Experts from across the sporting, political, and social worlds have this week joined forces and pledged their support to the groundbreaking United Against Online Abuse coalition. Gathered at the FIA’s headquarters in Paris, panelists and attendees from key institutions and social platforms including FIFA, UNESCO, Peace and Sport, and TikTok, worked together to shape the
Visiting Oman this week, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem held a series of talks with senior government officials. The President’s visit was hosted by the Oman Automobile Association (OAA), founded in 1979, which counts over 10,500 members. During his stay, President Ben Sulayem met with H.H. Sayyid Theyazin Bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, […]
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has sealed a deal with Formula One Management (FOM) CEO Stefano Domenicali, whereby the two parties agree to collaborate on a new strategy that shapes the future of the FIA Formula One World Championship. Attending the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, Mohammed Ben Sulayem said that the relationship between […]
Formula E and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have today revealed the next generation of race car, the new all-electric GEN3 Evo, capable of 0-60mph in 1.82s. Leveraging a roster of innovative technical upgrades, the GEN3 Evo unveiled at H.S.H Prince Albert II’s Private Car Collection will debut in Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula […]
In line with his attendance of the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem met with several high-ranking officials and business representatives in Beijing and Shanghai. The President’s first meeting joined him with Mr. Heping Yang, Vice-President of the China Tourism Automobile and Cruise Association (CTACA), whereby the
Statement regarding the false allegations against the FIA President Mr. Mohammad Ben Sulayem: The FIA Members for Sport for MENA Region and ACTAC Sub-Region were deeply concerned regarding the claims against the FIA President Mr. Mohammed Ben Sulayem of potential interference in sporting decisions during Formula One events in 2023. Knowing that Mr. Mohammed Ben
The President of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Mohammed Ben Sulayem has received an official letter by 34 heads of FIA Member Clubs and Sport Federations of America, expressing their full support following accusations of him interfering with proceedings related to Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the Las Vegas Grand Prix last year. After […]
In a landmark moment for motorsport, Reem Al Aboud – the pioneering Saudi Arabian female racing driver – clocked a faster 0-60mph acceleration time than the current Formula 1 benchmark, highlighting Formula E’s commitment to innovation and diversity in the lead-up to International Women’s Day. Driving the GENBETA electric race car, Al Aboud
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem met with the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Mediterranean resort town of Marmaris, Turkey yesterday. The meeting was hosted by former Turkish rally champion and FIA World Motor Sport Council member Serkan Yazici and Eren ÜçlertoprağI, the President of TOSFED, the Turkish Automobile Sport Federation. President Ben Sulayem
During his visit to the Albanian capital, Tirana, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, in the presence of the President of the Albanian Automobile Club, Niko Leka. During the meeting, FIA’s President discussed with his counterparts the Auto Moto Park project, which is the […]
The FIA today launches the inaugural barometer under the auspices of the United Against Online Abuse campaign – a strategic initiative designed to address the impact of online abuse against athletes, officials, volunteers, and others involved in the sport. The first edition survey, presented as a barometer, is designed to provide an assessment of the […]