Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Archives - Motorsport

New FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) to launch in 2026 under full FIA status. Ten leading international teams confirmed for the inaugural FIA season

FIA and ACI announces 2026 FREC teams with new car, new engines, and fresh competition

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have confirmed the ten teams that will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). This marks the first season in which the series will operate under full FIA status, solidifying its role as the key stepping stone between FIA-certified Formula…

FIA launches global task force to address rising motorsport insurance costs

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has launched a dedicated task force to tackle the escalating challenges surrounding global motorsport insurance. Spearheaded by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and co-led by the organisation’s Secretary Generals for Sport and Mobility, the initiative seeks to bring much-needed clarity and action to a pressing issue threatening the sustainability…

Xavier Marcos Padros served as Charles Leclerc's race engineer with Scuderia Ferrari before joining Cadillac as its new Technical Director.

Exclusive: Xavier Marcos Padros on his move to Cadillac and the lessons he can take from F1

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago09 mins mins

In the fourth part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Xavier Marcos Padros, current technical director of Cadillac’s LMDh sportscar program, talked about his vast motorsport experience and journey to Cadillac. A new challenge with Cadillac Marcos Padros boasts an impressive résumé. After working as a performance engineer with HRT F1 Team and then…

The FIA has amended the 2025 F1 sporting regulations to close loopholes related to pitlane starts and the retirement of significantly vehicles.

FIA rule changes close loopholes ahead of 2025 F1 season

Jonah Presser7 months ago7 months ago03 mins mins

As the 2025 F1 season approaches, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has adjusted its rules regarding pitlane starts and damaged cars to close loopholes that teams have exploited at past events. These changes aim to ensure that teams compete under a rigorous set of rules to maximise fair, honest and competitive…

More controversy has arisen as the FIA releases their 2025 guidelines regarding driver conduct

FIA releases 2025 steward penalty guidelines; points deductions a possibility

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago06 mins mins

Motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has released the 2025 International Sporting Code (ISC) and guidelines. These set the rules and regulations that motorsport teams and athletes must follow throughout the upcoming season. The Steward Penalty Guidelines, outlined in Appendix B, stand out in the new code. According to the FIA, these…

CCA finds Alpine and Honda in Procedural Breach of 2023 F1 Cost Cap Regulations

Karishma Persad1 year ago1 year ago03 mins mins

Following a “thorough and intensive review” of Reporting Documentation submitted to its Cost Cap Administration (CCA) for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has announced all 10 Formula One (F1) teams were found to have complied with financial regulations. The Financial Regulations for F1 Teams,…