The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) have agreed a new 10-year extension that will secure their partnership over the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) through the end of 2037. The new agreement will begin after the current deal expires at the end of 2027 and provides another decade of…
The FIA has clarified that its promoter agreement with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) regarding the World Endurance Championship (WEC) remains in place through the end of 2027, responding to reports that the two organisations could separate as early as next season. German publication Auto Motor und Sport reported on Thursday that the FIA…
The long-standing partnership between the FIA and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) could be approaching a critical juncture, with a report from German publication Auto Motor und Sport claiming that the two organisations remain without renewed agreements governing the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). According to the report, two contracts underpinning the relationship have expired….
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee have announced the official entry list for the 2025 FIA FR (FR) World Cup, which will headline the 72nd Macau Grand Prix from 13–16 November. This year’s edition features 27 drivers representing 15 countries and regions, all under the age of 25,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
