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They might be fierce rivals on track but Formula One’s stars today came together as one with the FIA to support United Nations’ Global Road Safety Week, which this week drew attention to the need to protect pedestrians the world over. According to the World Health Organisation more than 5,000 pedestrians are killed on the world’s roads every week and these fatalities make up a large percentage of the 1.3 million killed on the roads every year. However, despite the shockin
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12.05.2013
They might be fierce rivals on track but Formula One’s stars today came together as one with the FIA to support United Nations’ Global Road Safety Week, which this week drew attention to the need to protect pedestrians the world over. According to the World Health Organisation more than 5,000 pedestrians are killed on the world’s roads every week and these fa
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08.03.2013
The first 2013 meeting of the World Motor Sport Council took place today, 8 March – International Women’s Day - at the FIA offices in Geneva, Switzerland. The following decisions were taken:
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06.12.2012
The final 2012 meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) took place in Istanbul. The FIA President, Jean Todt, opened the meeting by thanking Demir Berberoglu, Műmtaz Tahincioglu and the Turkish Au
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12.10.2012
Since its launch on May 11th 2011 the FIA Action for Road Safety campaign has received tremendous support. Momentum for this global road safety initiative continues to grow and recently the campaign has gained substantial backing from major figures in global politics and sport.
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29.09.2012
A meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) took place today, 28 September, in Paris and the following decisions were taken.FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPThe FIA President confirmed that positive and constructive discussions continue with regard to the new Concorde Agreement and it is anticipated a contract wi
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13.09.2012
The FIA and the FIA Institute extend their sincere condolences to the Watkins family on the sad news of the death of FIA Institute Honorary President Professor Sid Watkins.Throughout his life Sid made a unique contribution to motor sport, particularly in improving safety for F1 drivers, officials and spectators around the world.He was highly
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30.08.2012
FIA Formula E Championship: photo caption: Lucas di Grassi, Alejandro Agag, Mr. Eduardo Paes, Jean Todt, Mr. Sergio Cabral and Enrique BañuelosThe Brazilian city will host a race i
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30.08.2012
photo caption: Alejandro Agag, Jean Todt and Enrique BañuelosThe Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has reached an agreement to licence the commercial rights of the FIA Formula E Championship t
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30.06.2012
FIA Action for Road Safety this week took the opportunity of FIA Conference Week in Prague to deliver its message of safer motoring at every level of Czech society. FIA President Jean Todt visited Czech President Václ
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10.03.2012
FIA President Jean Todt joined the stars of the FIA World Touring Car Championship who came out in force in Monza, Italy on Friday and Saturday in support of FIA Action for Road Safety and to show the next generation of road users in Milan that skilled driving is about mo
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11.01.2012
By letter dated 9th December 2011, the President of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, has announced that the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile has been recognised by the IOC.The FIA strongly shares the Olympic sporting values as expressed by the IOC and aimed at developing a better understanding between communities
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10.01.2012
December’s FIA Annual General Assembly and Gala Prize-Giving in New Delhi saw FIA Action for Road Safety establish a strong presence, with a dedicated information display at which delegates from around the world were invited to
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09.12.2011
Lors du Gala annuel de Remise des Prix de la FIA, organisé pour la première fois à New Delhi, Inde, des trophées ont été décernés aux vainqueurs et Champions des catégories suivantes :
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08.12.2011
The final 2011 meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) took place in New Delhi, India, today (7 December). The FIA President, Jean Todt, opened the meeting by thanking Vijay Mallya and Vicky Chandhok for their hospitality and for hosting the week of FIA meetings in India.The following decisions were taken:
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17.11.2011
Archbishop Desmond Tutu pictured with FIA Academy President Rosario Alessi Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was presented with the FIA World Prize for Road Safety, the Environment and Mobility by FIA Academy President Rosari
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09.09.2011
Starting in 2011, and for the next two years, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and MICHELIN will be implementing a partnership agreement designed to develop new actions to foster a safer and more sustainable mobility, a mobility that also respects the environment. This close working relationship will be built on three policies: •&nbs
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04.06.2011
A meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) took place in Barcelona, Spain, today (3 June), and the following decisions were taken:RALLYINGA number of amendments have been made to the 2012 and 2013 Technical and Homologation regulations in order to simplify designs, reduce costs and increase reliability and safety.From
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08.03.2011
CROSS COUNTRYTo help promote the Cross Country World Cup, an FIA Cup for category T2 drivers and T2 teams has been created with immediate effect. From 2012, an FIA Cup for T4 drivers and T4 teams will also be introduced. From 1 January 2013, forced induction petrol engined vehicles in the T1 category will be prohibited from competing in the Cr
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11.12.2010
The annual FIA Prize Giving Gala awarded trophies to winners in the following categories: CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERU-18 CIK-FIA Championship for Drivers Jack DENNIS (GBR)CIK-FIA World Karting Championship for Drivers Nyck de VRIES (NLD)CIK-FIA Karting A
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11.12.2010
FIA PRIZE GIVING GALA MONACO 10.12.2010The FIA's annual Prize Gala took place in Monaco this evening. Alongside the FIA champions, two trophies were presented for best promoter and best race broadcaster.The Korean Grand Prix received the Race Promoters' Trophy. The award recognises the state-of-the-art Korean International Circuit
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11.12.2010
Monaco -10.12.201Monaco was the venue for this year's FIA Prize Giving Gala. FIA President Jean Todt presented Sebastian Vettel, the youngest ever Formula One World Champion with the Driver's Trophy. The Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner was presented with the Constructor's Trophy by FOM CEO and President, Bernie Ecclestone. Fernando
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10.12.2010
The final meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in 2010 took place in the Principality of Monaco today.This evening, the FIA will be honouring its Champions from around the world at the annual Prize Giving Gala held at the Sporting d'Eté de Monte-Carlo, Monaco. The awarding of the coveted trophies to winners across categories of the sport will mark
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03.11.2010
Today (3 November), at the FIA’s headquarters in Paris, France, the members of the World Motor Sport Council met ahead of this year’s FIA General Assembly week. The following decisions were taken: FORMULA ONEThe 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar is reconfirmed as follows: 13/03 &nbs
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25.06.2010
During the extraordinary hearing that was held in Geneva on 23 June 2010, the Judging Body of the World Motor Sport Council examined, in application of the new disciplinary procedure adopted at the beginning of 2010, the failure of the USF1 Team to take part in the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship, for which it had been selected and had registered.Having had this disciplinary
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24.06.2010
The World Motor Sport Council met in Geneva on 23 June 2010. The following decisions were taken:FORMULA ONETyresPirelli has been selected as the single tyre supplier for the FIA Formula One World Championship for a period of three years, commencing in 2011. The sole supplier will undertake to strictly respe
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28.04.2010
Following unanimous agreement from the members of the World Motor Sport Council, the FIA has established a new commission to facilitate the full participation of women in all aspects of motor sport. The Women & Motor Sport Commission (WMC) held its first meeting yesterday (26 April) under the Presidency of former world rally winning driver Michèle Mouton.FIA President Jea
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18.04.2010
SYRIAN AUTOMOBILE CLUB • Syrian Automobile Club discuss motor sport plans with Jean Todt• FIA President visits new Syrian motor sport facilities at Saydnaya
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12.03.2010
The World Motor Sport Council met in Bahrain on 11 March 2010.The FIA President opened the floor to Sheikh Abdullah Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Motor Federation. Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the World Council to Bahrain. The FIA President thanked Sheik Abdullah for his welcome, and that of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khal
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11.01.2010
Le Président de la FIA a consulté le Sénat et les avocats de la FIA au sujet de la décision du Tribunal de Grande Instance du 5 janvier.Il a été décidé à l’unanimité de préparer un recours en appel.Lors de sa campagne électorale l’été dernier, M. Jean Todt, Président
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16.12.2009
The Congress of the FIA International Court of Appeal (ICA), made up of independent elected judges from 18 countries, met in Monaco on 11 December to discuss and adopt a new system for nominating judges for appeal hearings in the FIA Formula One World Championship. From the start of the 2010 Formula One season, in agreement with the FIA and the teams, it has been decided to &ls
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12.12.2009
Alongside the FIA champions, two trophies were presented for best promoter and best race broadcaster at the FIA Gala in Monaco.The Race Promoters’ Trophy went to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for provi
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12.12.2009
The FIA Gala in Monaco provided the grand finale for a dramatic season in the FIA Formula One World Championship.
The winning trophies were presented to Jenson Button and Ross Brawn for the drivers’ and constructors’ titles respectively,
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12.12.2009
Sébastien Loeb and co-driver Daniel Elena collected their sixth consecutive FIA World Rally Championship trophy at the FIA Gala in Monaco this evening. The French/Monégasque pairing claimed the title on the final ro
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12.12.2009
The FIA officially crowned Gabriele Tarquini as the 2009 FIA World Touring Car Champion at its gala awards event in Monaco.
It was a fitting finish to another exciting season, where 47-year old Tarquini claimed victory at the final race, becoming the old
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12.12.2009
The FIA honoured the 2009 FIA GT Champions during the FIA Gala in Monaco. Surrounded by the other champions from world motorsport, it was a fitting finale for the FIA GT Championship, which, after 13 seasons, will be transformed into the FIA GT1 World Championship an
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11.12.2009
The prestigious FIA Gala in Monaco capped a sensational season for Andy Soucek as he was officially crowned the inaugural FIA Formula Two Champion.With seven wins and 11 podiums from 16 races, Soucek claimed the title in imperious fashion. The Spaniard took his first race victory at round four in Brno, Czech Republic, before going on to finish every race inside the
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11.12.2009
The World Motor Sport Council met in Monaco on 11 December 2009. The following decisions were taken:MOBILITY AND MOTOR SPORTThe FIA President opened the meeting by reaffirming his strong commitment to encouraging an ever closer collaboration between the mobility clubs of the FIA and its National Sporting Authorities. A particula
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11.12.2009
The FIA today hosted a Rally Forum bringing together the major stakeholders from across the world of rallying for the first time.The Forum was co-chaired by FIA President Jean Todt and FIA Deputy President for Sport Graham Stoker, with participation from promoters, teams, manufacturers and drivers from the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), the Intercontinental Ral
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26.11.2009
The Tribunal de Grande Instance in Paris has upheld the FIA's selection procedure for new teams in the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship and rejected a legal action filed by UK company MSC, one of the unsuccessful candidates. The court rejected all points raised by MSC and ordered the company to pay the FIA's legal costs.MSC was one of 15 new organizations to submit an applica
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19.11.2009
The FIA Academy has awarded its annual World Prize for Road Safety, the Environment and Mobility to General Victor Kyrianov, President of the Russian Automobile Federation, for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of road safety.The award is given for exceptional merit or endeavour by individuals or organisations involved in motoring and mobility. The
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04.11.2009
Due to common factual background, the two following hearings of the International Court of Appeal will take place in Paris on the same day:1/ Appeal lodged by the Motor Sports Association (MSA) on behalf of the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) - the Organising Committee of Formula BMW Europe 2009 – against the decision of the Tribunal Nacional de Apelación y Discip
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23.10.2009
Following the election of the FIA President, the FIA General Assembly elected remaining members of the FIA World Councils to serve for the next four years.The new composition of the World Council for Automobile Mobility & Tourism and the World Motor Sport Council is as follows: WORLD COUNCIL FOR AUTOMOBILE, MOBILITY AND TOURISM WORLD MOTOR SPORT CO
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23.10.2009
Jean Todt has been elected President of the FIA for a four-year term by the FIA General Assembly at its annual meeting in Paris. The FIA membership voted as follows:For Jean Todt: 135For Ari Vatanen: 49Abstentions/invalid votes: 12 Voting in the General Assembly was made by secret ballo
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21.10.2009
FORMULA ONE The Monaco Grand Prix has been moved forward one week to 16 May. The FIA has approved in principle a proposal to swap the dates of the Abu Dhabi and Brazilian grands prix, pending agreement with the promoters of both events.The FIA is expecting confirmation from Formula One Management about the grands prix in Canada and Britain shortly.
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21.10.2009
CompositionThe FIA General Assembly is composed of the representatives (Delegates) of FIA Member Clubs, Associations or Federations.Any Member Club unable to send a Delegate can be represented by another Club. However, no Club is allowed to accept more than one proxy. Votes by correspondence are not accepted.Voting
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20.10.2009
Influential JOC President and Jordan Motorsport Chairman delivers strong message ahead of crucial FIA electionsIn a crucial week for the future of motoring, HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) and Chairman of Jordan Motorsport, has delivered a clear message at a key sporting conference that sport can help to unify the
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20.10.2009
Following today's meeting to agree procedures for the upcoming FIA elections, Ari Vatanen has withdrawn his court application.At the meeting, chaired by FIA President Max Mosley, both candidates endorsed the fairness of the FIA's proposed voting procedure. The following elements of the procedure were confirmed:- The presidential elections will be supervised by a Hu
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