Gosh, where do I even begin? The whole FIA shebang just wrapped up their big pow-wow in Macau at this fancy Galaxy International Convention Centre. I mean, imagine being there, all that motorsport buzz! Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the big guy in charge, kicked things off. He was all proud, saying 2025’s been a rollercoaster with fancy tech, new faces, and intense track drama. I imagine his speech was like a pep rally, pumping everyone up.
Oh, and the money talk! Apparently, they’ve turned things around — profits of 4.7 million euros in 2024. That’s no chump change. They’re gonna reinvest it, aiming to get more people into motorsport. Double the participation, he says. How they plan to do that isn’t clear, and honestly, a part of me wonders if it’s just an ambitious dream.
They’re diving into the hydrogen game now, marking a milestone. Like, cars powered by liquid hydrogen? Sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie. They’re making sure it’s safe with all this fancy tech mumbo jumbo — I won’t pretend I understand all of it, but the idea’s kinda cool, if I’m being honest.
Switching lanes here to karting. Malaysia got the nod to host this ‘Arrive and Drive’ World Cup. It’s a pretty big shakeup — the idea is to make racing more accessible. Gosh, it sounds like a steal if you’re keen but short on cash. National bodies get to pick a driver, so it’s like having a wildcard in your pocket!
Meanwhile, the WRC27 is shaking things up too. It’s all about flexible car design — basically, you can bring anything from a saloon to a bespoke ride. Creativity’s the name of the game, but I wonder, does it really change performance?
Skipping gears again, they’ve pinned down the 2026 F1 calendar. Madrid gets its first race — go figure, right? Add to that, the talk about sustainable fuels. Yeah, we’ll see how that pans out.
And then there’s Formula E, stepping things up with their GEN4 cars. They’re getting a power boost, upping performance. Makes you wonder what they’ll cook up next, right?
Oh, and they’ve been busy, adding new Rally-Raid Championships. I didn’t even know that was a thing. Anyway — wait, no — back to the licenses, looks like a young driver’s getting a Super Licence early. If that doesn’t scream prodigy, what does?
There’s more about online abuse — they’re serious about tackling this. They’re hosting a big shindig in Stockholm, gathering all the bigwigs to brainstorm solutions. I guess it’s a step in the right direction, but who knows if it’ll actually make a difference.
Waving the checkered flag, there’s more of their meetings lined up virtually and in Tashkent. Honestly, it seems like the FIA’s got a packed year ahead. So, who knows what’ll unfold next?
