Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)
FIA tasks working group with revitalising World Rally Championship
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has set up a working group to find ways to reinvigorate the sport of rallying, with a particular focus on the World Rally Championship (WRC).
FIA events to return to Macau
International Automobile Federation (FIA)-sanctioned races will return to Macau’s renowned Guia street circuit for the first time since 2019 following the signing of a new hosting deal.
Monaco confirmed and Las Vegas returns in record 24-race calendar for Formula 1
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has approved a 24-race Formula 1 calendar in 2023, the biggest in the series' history.
FIA signs sustainability-focused supply deal with Siemens
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has signed Siemens as an official supplier.
Shaila-Ann Rao appointed to interim motorsport role at FIA
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has appointed experienced sports industry executive Shaila-Ann Rao as interim secretary general for motorsport, replacing the outgoing Peter Bayer.
New FIA leadership looks to Asia with “ambitious development strategy”
The new International Automobile Federation (FIA) leadership will prioritise growth in Asia, according to its recently appointed vice-president for the Asia-Pacific region
Stan Sport bags IndyCar, WRC and WEC rights in Australia
Stan Sport, the streaming platform of Australia’s Nine Network, has secured exclusive rights to the IndyCar Series, the FIA World Rally Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2022.
C More secures WRC, World RX and ERC rights to 2027
Nordic pay-television broadcaster C More has secured a deal covering Finland and Sweden to broadcast the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), the FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) and the FIA…
FIA-backed events to launch in India
Motorsport in India is set for a major boost with the debut of International Automobile Federation-backed (FIA) events, the Formula Regional Indian Championship and Formula 4 Indian Championship
Seoul to make Formula E debut, race returns to China in 2022
South Korean capital Seoul is to make its debut in the final round of next year’s Formula E calendar.
Discovery pens WEC, 24 Hours of Le Mans deal in over 100 territories
Media group Discovery has signed off on a five-year deal for rights to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship
Former FIA president Max Mosley dies aged 81
Max Mosley, the former president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), motor racing’s world governing body, has died at the age of 81.
WTCR promoter Eurosport Events agrees extension with FIA
Discovery-owned Eurosport Events will continue to promote the FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) until at least 2025 after signing off on a three-year renewal
World RX commercial entity established with Dirks named executive director
A new Munich-based commercial entity has been established to promote and manage the commercial aspects of the FIA World Rallycross Championship with Arne Dirks, previously managing director of German basketball’s B…
Volkswagen, Porsche considering move to ‘more sustainable F1’
German automotive giant Volkswagen Group and its subsidiary Porsche are considering joining Formula 1 if the next engine rule changes endorse the use of sustainable fuels, according to a BBC report
WRC Promoter wins World RX business after end of IMG era
WRC Promoter, the commercial arm of the FIA World Rally Championship, has added the FIA World Rallycross Championship to its portfolio in a deal with the International Automobile Federation (FIA)
FIA begins search for IMG’s replacement as World RX promoter
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) is to launch a tender process to find a new promoter of the World Rallycross Championship as it continues negotiations with IMG about the early termination…
Japan to host WRC final round, Croatia to stage new event
The 2021 FIA World Rally Championship will feature nine European events and three rounds in Africa, South America and Asia