H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, says the Federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference in Macau next week has an important part to play in guiding the future of motorsport and mobility. Hosted in partnership with the Automobile General Association
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H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, has met with senior leaders of the Czech Republic in Prague, reinforcing the strong partnership between the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and one of Europe’s most significant automotive and motorsport nations. During the visit, President Ben Sulayem held discussions with the President of the Czech Republic,
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has published its 2025 Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) report, highlighting major achievements in shaping the future of motorsport and mobility for its diverse global community. The FIA, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide,
FIA President H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “Formula 1’s return to Türkiye is a powerful reflection of the continued global growth and appeal of our sport, and I am delighted to see the Turkish Grand Prix rejoin the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar. “Istanbul Park is a circuit that holds a special place in […]
Motorsport leaders from across Middle East will join counterparts from Europe and Africa for three days of collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing at the FIA Region I Spring Meeting getting under way in Budva, Montenegro tomorrow. With FIA President, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem in attendance, representatives from 102 Member Clubs will discuss priorities to
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has paid tribute to the thousands of volunteers who make Formula One racing possible, after a landmark study by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile revealed the true scale, value and dedication behind the crucial role they play. Conducted by the FIA University, the Federation’s academic arm, the first-of-its-kind
Defender Rally will return to FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) action in the bp Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal Portugal on 17 March. Following its Dakar Rally success, the Defender crews of Rokas Baciuška/Oriol Vidal, Sara Price/Sean Berriman and Stéphane Peterhansel/Mika Metge will return to competition in Portugal in the Defender Dakar D7X-R. In the teams’ debut
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the League of Arab States, strengthening cooperation across transport, tourism, sport, and regional policy. A central focus of this partnership will be improving
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has praised Saudi Arabia’s achievement in reinforcing the image of the Dakar Rally as one of motorsport’s most dramatic events and giving strong impetus to the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). Ben Sulayem looks forward to attending the 48th edition of the legendary rally raid as it reaches its […]
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, and Formula 1 Group, the Commercial Rights Holder, have today announced the signing of the Concorde Governance Agreement, a crucial contract defining the regulatory framework and governance terms of the FIA Formula
The FIA’s United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Campaign has welcomed Ghada Ashour, a 24-year-old student from Palestine, to its flagship scholarship programme, created to empower the next generation of researchers in the fight against online abuse in sport. Ghada grew up in Gaza where she has been studying remotely until gaining her place on […]
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), says Bahrain’s staging of the 2026 FIA Karting World Championship will be another boost for motorsport development in the MENA region. Ten years after hosting its third ‘World Championship’, the Bahrain International Kart Circuit will organise the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is stepping up efforts to save lives on roads across the MENA region, and modernise transport services, two key issues highlighted at a regional workshop that concluded in Muscat today. The FIA, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, hosted the […]
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the new FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup which gets underway today is reducing financial and technological barriers associated with karting to increase accessibility and widen global participation. The highly anticipated World Cup event makes its debut with junior and senior categories of emerging drivers taking to […]
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has a well-known passion for cars, but that has reached a new level after he used a global industry platform in the US to spotlight the importance of protecting the future of the automotive and mobility sectors. When he officially opened the iconic SEMA Show in Las Vegas earlier […]
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced a landmark research collaboration with the University of Notre Dame, a leading research university in the United States. Supported by the FIA Foundation, the collaboration will strengthen the global
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has launched a new taskforce to provide clarity on global motor sport insurance policy and the impact of its rising costs. The motor sport sector has reported escalating premiums, restricted coverage, and reduced access to insurance that risks the sustainability and growth of
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has welcomed the choice of Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City to host the innaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup in October as a pioneering development for sustainable racing. The FIA, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has […]
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has called for a combined global approach across sports, tech, government and academia to win the battle to protect athletes, officials, volunteers and fans from online abuse. Ben Sulayem delivered his message as the FIA, the global governing body for motorsport and the federation
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), says Paraguay’s debut in the FIA World Rally Championship this weekend and the season finale in Saudi Arabia point the way towards an exciting new era for rallying at the highest level. Ben Sulayem was present at the FIA’s ceremonial opening on Friday night […]





























