Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile

International sport governing body

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The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile is an association established on 20 June 1904 to represent the interests of motoring organisations and motor car users. It is the governing body for many auto racing events, including Formula One. The FIA also promotes road safety around the world.

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Wife of Formula 1 team boss launches legal action against sport's governing body Susie Wolff has launched legal action against the FIA, motorsport's governing body, after a controversial inquiry into her and her husband last year. Sky News - Published on March 20, 2024
Wolff takes legal action after conflict of interest inquiry Susie Wolff takes legal action against motorsport's governing body the FIA following its controversial conflict of interest inquiry into her last year BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
FIA clears president over race interference claims Formula 1's governing body clears its president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of claims he interfered with races in Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas last season. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024

Horner accuser lodges official complaint with FIA The woman in the Christian Horner controversy lodges an official complaint about his behaviour with Formula 1's governing body, the FIA. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2024
Ex-driver sues F1, Bernie Ecclestone and FIA over world champion claims Felipe Massa has taken legal action against Formula One, racing supremo Bernie Ecclestone and governing body the FIA. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2024
FIA president Ben Sulayem investigated for alleged race interference The president of motorsport's governing body is under investigation for an alleged attempt to interfere over a Formula 1 race result. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2024

Goss becomes third senior figure to quit FIA Leading engineer Tim Goss leaves his role as the single-seater technical director of motorsport's governing body the FIA. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
FIA sporting director Nielsen quits after less than a year Steve Nielsen resigns from his role as sporting director of Formula 1's governing body the FIA less than a year since being appointed. BBC Sport - Published on December 23, 2023
Mercedes weigh options after FIA inquiry into Wolff Mercedes will consider all options after Formula 1's governing body the FIA launched a compliance inquiry into their team principal Toto Wolff. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2023
FIA ends controversial inquiry into Toto and Susie Wolff Formula 1's governing body ends its compliance inquiry into Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff and F1 Academy director Susie Wolff. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2023

Wolff and Vasseur reprimanded by FIA for swearing The FIA formally warns Mercedes chief Toto Wolff and Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur for swearing in a news conference. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2023
FIA to look at F1 calendar changes after Qatar GP The FIA says it will look into calendar changes and other measures in Formula 1 to deal with extreme weather following the Qatar Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on October 9, 2023
FIA chief wants more teams and fewer races in F1 Formula 1 needs more teams and fewer races, according to Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of motorsport's governing body the FIA. BBC Sport - Published on October 9, 2023	Andretti's bid to enter F1 approved by FIA The US-based Andretti team's bid to enter Formula 1 with General Motors' Cadillac brand is approved by motorsport's governing body, the FIA. BBC Sport - Published on October 2, 2023
Every team met spending rules last season - FIA Governing body the FIA confirms all 10 Formula 1 teams complied with the sport's cost cap in 2022. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2023	'Due process followed' after Ben Sulayem sexism claims - FIA The FIA says "due process was followed" in the departure of a former employee after sexism allegations emerged against its president. BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2023
Ben Sulayem absent as F1 discusses rule changes FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem did not attend Tuesday's meeting of Formula 1's rule-forming body, the F1 Commission. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	Widespread concern after Ben Sulayem controversies There is widespread concern in F1 after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem found himself embroiled in two separate controversies. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2023
Sexist comments 'do not reflect' FIA boss's beliefs Motorsport's governing body the FIA says sexist remarks attributed to its president "do not reflect his beliefs". BBC Sport - Published on January 27, 2023	F1’s owners accuse FIA of 'unacceptable' remarks Formula 1's owners Liberty Media accuse the head of motorsport's governing body of making "unacceptable" remarks about the championship's value. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2023
FIA suppressing drivers' freedom of speech - human rights group A human rights group says Formula 1's governing body the FIA is "suppressing drivers' freedom of speech" with a rule it has introduced this year. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2023	Row over Andretti bid reflects troubled times in F1 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulaymen's vocal support for the mooted Andretti team reflects a wider power struggle at the heart of F1, writes Andrew Benson. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2023
Rao departs FIA role after less than six months Formula 1's governing body splits with its interim secretary general Shaila-Ann Rao less than six months after appointing her. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2022	FIA 'not shy' of investigating Perez Monaco crash Formula 1's governing body the FIA is prepared to investigate whether Sergio Perez deliberately crashed in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2022
Red Bull found guilty of breaking F1's budget cap Red Bull are found guilty of breaking Formula 1's budget cap by the sport's governing body, the FIA. BBC Sport - Published on October 10, 2022	FIA delays publication of its inquiries into whether any team breached F1 budget cap in 2021 Formula 1's governing body delays the publication of its inquiries into whether any team breached the sport's budget cap last year. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2022
Lewis Hamilton speaks out after racist language used by Nelson Piquet Lewis Hamilton has spoken out after Formula 1, the FIA and Mercedes condemned racially abusive language used by former world champion Nelson Piquet. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2022	Canadian Grand Prix: FIA outlines plans to tackle 'porpoising' after drivers express concerns The FIA says it is taking steps on safety grounds to reduce the high-speed bouncing that has affected drivers this season. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2022
Lewis Hamilton frustrated by FIA jewellery rules at Miami Grand Prix build-up Lewis Hamilton has called on Formula 1's governing body the FIA to back down in its strict approach to drivers wearing jewellery in their cars. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2022	F1: Plans to increase number sprint races to six in 2023 held up by dispute A plan to double the number of Formula 1 'sprint' events next season is being held up by governing body the FIA. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2022
Russian karting driver, 15, sacked and under FIA investigation after appearing to make Nazi salute on podium A Russian karting driver has been sacked by his team after making what appeared to be a Nazi salute on the podium after winning a race on Sunday. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2022	Artem Severiukhin: FIA to investigate after 15-year-old Russian appears to make Nazi salute on karting podium The FIA - motorsport's governing body - is investigating after a 15-year-old Russian karting champion appeared to make a Nazi salute on a podium. BBC Sport - Published on April 11, 2022
Formula One: Safety car rules tweaked by FIA in wake of controversial 2021 title decider Formula 1's safety car rules have been changed to make it impossible for a race to be conducted in the manner of 2021's controversial title decider. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2022	Russian and Belarusian drivers can compete in neutral capacity, rules FIA Motorsport's governing body the FIA rules Russian and Belarusian drivers can continue to compete in a neutral capacity. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2022
Michael Masi removed as Formula 1 race director as part of FIA restructure Michael Masi is removed as F1 race director as part of a restructure at governing body the FIA in the wake of last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2022	Formula 1: FIA aware of new Michael Masi title-decider radio messages The FIA says it knows about radio messages from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that have raised fresh questions about last year's title-decider. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2022
Lewis Hamilton may be punished for not attending awards ceremony, says new FIA president New FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem refuses to rule out punishing Lewis Hamilton for boycotting its awards ceremony. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2021	Max Mosley: Privacy campaigner and ex-motorsport boss dies at 81 The ex-racing driver went on to run the FIA governing body and was a prominent privacy campaigner. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2021