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FIA President Ben Sulayem leads fight against online abuse, bringing global leaders together in Stockholm

PR News Desk 10/09/2025

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

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Ben Sulayem says Paraguay’s FIA WRC debut points way towards exciting new era for rallying

PR News Desk 31/08/2025

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 […]

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Paraguayan President and FIA President Ben Sulayem open congress on historic milestone for South American motorsport

PR News Desk 26/08/2025

The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, and Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), opened the FIA American Congress 2025 in Asunción to mark a new milestone for South American motorsport. The congress is a flagship event on the calendar of the FIA, the global governing body for motorsport and the […]

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Red Bull and KW25 to Run Tender Process for New FIA World Rally Championship Commercial Rights Holder

PR News Desk 22/08/2025

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today announced that a tender process will be run for a new commercial rights holder of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). This follows an extensive period of discussions with Red Bull and KW25, […]

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Ben Sulayem to meet with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña during FIA American Congress

PR News Desk 18/08/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), will meet with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to discuss global motorsport and mobility issues during next week’s annual FIA American Congress in Asunción. The congress, to be officially opened on Monday 25th August by President Peña, brings together mobility and motorsport

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FIA and Formula E sign landmark extension to power Formula E World Championship for another 10 years

PR News Desk 26/07/2025

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced a significant multi-year extension to its agreement with Formula E Holdings Limited (majority owned by Liberty Global) for the continued promotion of the FIA Formula E World Championship (Formula E)

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Vantage GT3 records first FIA World Endurance Championship  podium of the season at Interlagos

PR News Desk 14/07/2025

Aston Martin partner team Racing Spirit of Léman (RSL) claimed its maiden podium in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finishing third in a thrilling 6 Hours of São Paulo, on Sunday. The result marked the first podium finish for the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in WEC this season. RSL, in its first season racing […]

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FIA President Ben Sulayem highlights technological milestones being reached, new talent emerging on global stage

PR News Desk 11/06/2025

The Middle East’s prominence on the global motorsport stage has been underlined for another year with confirmation of the FIA’s major world championship calendars for 2026. The Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place on Jeddah’s street circuit on 17-19 April next year in a 24-race championship which will see the next […]

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Ben Sulayem says Japan and the FIA are united in driving global progress

PR News Desk 09/06/2025

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has completed an official visit to Japan, reaffirming the strong ties between the Federation and one of the world’s most influential nations in mobility and motorsport. As the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, the FIA is committed to building partnerships that drive innovation,

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MENA clubs back Ben Sulayem for second term as FIA president

PR News Desk 01/06/2025

National motor sport and mobility authorities from across the MENA region have delivered another huge vote of confidence in Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s leadership of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), and urged him to seek re-election as President. The 29 FIA member clubs have written to Ben Sulayem saying that his tenure “has brought vital […]

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Ben Sulayem backed to seek new FIA term by member clubs across Americas

PR News Desk 29/05/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has received powerful backing to seek a second term of office as President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) after achieving an ‘extraordinary’ turnaround in its fortunes. A letter of support from 36 FIA Region III & IV clubs encompassing the Americas, and the Vice Presidents for Sport – North and […]

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Ben Sulayem guides FIA to financial turnaround, marking new era of growth and stability

PR News Desk 20/05/2025

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, today announced a pivotal turnaround in its financial health under the leadership of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. At the end of the fiscal year 2024, the Fédération reported that is has achieved a robust […]

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Ben Sulayem drives major improvements to Appendix B of FIA’s International Sporting Code

PR News Desk 15/05/2025

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced that it will make major improvements to Appendix B of its International Sporting Code (ISC) following an extensive review commissioned by FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The latest version of

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Ben Sulayem “committed to transformation of FIA into modern, accessible, and connected organisation”

PR News Desk 05/05/2025

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is set for a busy agenda of high-level discussions at its annual FIA Region I Spring Meeting starting in Marrakech on Tuesday. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem will be in attendance at the three-day assembly of […]

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FIA President Ben Sulayem nominates Malcolm Wilson OBE as candidate for Deputy President for Sport

PR News Desk 23/04/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has nominated Malcolm Wilson OBE, a leading figure in British motor sport, for the position of Deputy President for Sport. Making the announcement today, the FIA, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, said that FIA

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Ben Sulayem welcomes Georgia to FIA’s global fight against Online Abuse

PR News Desk 14/04/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has welcomed the Government of Georgia to the Federation’s growing United Against Online Abuse coalition. Georgia’s Minister of Sport, Mr Shalva Gogoladze, formally signed the United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Charter during a meeting with Ben Sulayem, held over the Formula 1

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Ferrari unveils 2025 livery of 499P numbers 50 and 51

News Desk 16/02/2025

These cars embody Ferrari’s legacy Ferrari has officially unveiled the 2025 livery of its 499P Le Mans Hypercars ahead of the upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. This marks Ferrari’s third season in the WEC’s top class, with the iconic number 50 and 51 cars continuing under the Ferrari—AF Corse banner. These cars embody […]

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DEFENDER OCTA TO PROVIDE FOUNDATIONS FOR DAKAR AND FIA WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY

PR News Desk 20/01/2025

Defender OCTA –the performance hero of the unstoppable Defender family – will form the basis of Defender’s Dakar and FIA World Rally Raid Championship competition challenger from 2026, showcasing its extreme performance credentials in the world’s toughest off-road events. Unstoppable all-terrain capability and strength are at the core of every Defender and these attributes

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EPIC ADVENTURES: DEFENDER CONFIRMS THREE-YEAR DAKAR AND FIA WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP WORKS PROGRAMME

PR News Desk 03/01/2025

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 of the W2RC, with a third car participating […]

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FIA and Extreme H partner on off-road hydrogen racing world cup

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2024

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