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International Federation · Motorsport

FIA — Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile

The governing body of world motorsport since 1904 — the championships from Formula 1 to rally, the licence pyramid, and 240+ member clubs.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
Founded1904, Paris
HeadquartersParis & Geneva
Members240+ motoring & sporting clubs from 140+ countries
PresidentMohammed Ben Sulayem (since 2021; re-elected 2025)
ChampionshipsF1 · WEC · WRC · Formula E · F2/F3/F4 ladder · karting

What is the FIA?

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile is the governing body of world motorsport — founded in Paris in 1904, seated in Paris and Geneva, and uniting 240+ motoring and sporting organizations from more than 140 countries.[1]

What does the FIA govern?

The International Sporting Code and safety standards; the world championships — Formula 1, the World Endurance Championship, the World Rally Championship, Formula E and karting; the F2/F3/F4 junior pyramid; and the licence system, from national grades to the Super Licence, administered through each country's sporting authority.[1][2]

Who leads it?

President Mohammed Ben Sulayem of the UAE, elected in 2021 and re-elected in December 2025 — the federation's dual mandate covering both world championship sport and everyday mobility for its member clubs.[1][3]

Why does the FIA matter?

Every licence, race result, championship point and stewards' decision in FIA-sanctioned motorsport is its official record — the paper trail of a racing career from karting licence to world title.[1][2]

References

  1. FIA — official site. Accessed August 2026.
  2. FIA — Sport / championships. Accessed August 2026.
  3. FIA — News. Accessed August 2026.