Constructing a stronger future for FIA Championships with up to date rules authorised by the World Motor Sport Council
The Federation Internationale de l’Vehicle (FIA), the worldwide governing physique for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, proclaims that the World Motor Sport Council has held its mid-2026 assembly through the FIA Convention in Macau at this time, 23 June. The worldwide FIA group is gathered for every week of knowledge-sharing and collaboration, bringing finest governance practices to Member Golf equipment and approving key rules amid a landmark 12 months for motor sport competitors.
H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, opened the assembly by addressing the members on the main milestones already achieved in 2026, in addition to these nonetheless to come back.
The FIA President stated: “The primary half of 2026 has been characterised by progress. We now have witnessed new race winners and rising expertise throughout our championships and celebrated iconic occasions together with the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, showcasing the best possible of our sport to hundreds of thousands of followers globally. We proceed to ship on our dedication to create motorsport that’s secure, thrilling, sustainable and accessible. These achievements are solely doable due to the efforts of this World Motor Sport Council, our Members, and our complete FIA group.”
The current conclusion of a candidate occasion for the potential return of the FIA World Rally Championship to the US, along with the upcoming change in promoter for the WRC and current bulletins of an expanded FIA World Endurance Championship calendar and the long run course of the Hypercar rules, are indicative of the FIA’s ongoing work throughout its world championships. The FIA President concluded his opening handle including, “Collectively, these developments show that this can be a pivotal second for the FIA’s world championships. We’re rising, increasing into new markets, attracting new audiences and we’re creating stronger foundations for the long run.”
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The next is a abstract of selections taken at at this time’s World Motor Sport Council assembly in Macau:
Manufacturers Hatch, Circuit of The Americas and Zandvoort be part of Components E calendar as updates to the sporting format authorised
The ABB FIA Components E World Championship calendar authorised at this time by the World Motor Sport Council contains a record-breaking 21 races throughout 13 world cities, that includes a combination of avenue circuits and quite a few new everlasting circuits, preserving the elemental DNA of the championship while embracing the brand new ranges of energy and efficiency that arrive with the GEN4 automobile in December 2026.
GEN4 – Modern sporting format for essentially the most superior Components E automobile ever
A raft of serious updates to the ABB FIA Components E World Championship Sporting Rules have been authorised at this time by the World Motor Sport Council, including to the thrill already constructing forward of the introduction of the GEN4 automobile for the 2026-27 season. The rules have been developed to maximise the capabilities of the new automobile, which is able to characteristic everlasting all-wheel drive and two energy ranges: 450kW in Race Mode and 600kW in Assault Mode.
The 2026-27 season, which kicks off in December, will see the introduction of two completely different race codecs on double-header race weekends:
An all-new, shorter Efficiency Race or E-PrixUnleashed, that includes high-downforce configuration with out Pit Enhance.
The aerodynamic configuration for every occasion will likely be confirmed 21 days earlier than the race.
As a part of the upcoming regulatory refinements, moist tyres will likely be launched and could also be used when the Race Director declares moist observe situations, whereas the all-weather tyre allocation stays unchanged.
Lastly, factors will now be awarded in qualifying for each the Drivers’ and Groups’ World Championships:
1 level for reaching the Duels 1 level for every Duel received 1 extra level for profitable the Ultimate Duel (Pole Place)
The Components E 2026-27 Rules have been restructured for higher readability, and now embody the brand new Normal Provisions and a devoted definitions appendix along with the prevailing Sporting, Technical and Monetary Rules.
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WRC27 set for extra competitors on the high with Rally2 improve equipment authorised
The World Motor Sport Council has authorised the technical rules that may kind the idea of the FIA World Rally Championship’s high class from 2027, along with the homologation rules permitting eligible Rally2 automobiles to compete within the championship’s premier class through the opening years of the championship’s new regulatory cycle. The goal of the brand new rules is to enhance the variety of automobiles competing on the entrance of the sector, offering a higher spectacle for rally followers because the WRC27 rules are launched.
The new rules introduce a Rally2-WRC-Package, which can be fitted to Rally2 automobiles homologated earlier than 31 December 2026. These Rally2-WRC-Package automobiles will solely be eligible to compete alongside WRC27 automobiles within the FIA World Rally Championship through the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
The Rally2-WRC-Package has been launched to assist higher aerodynamic parity between Rally2 automobiles and the brand new technology of WRC27 automobiles. The equipment will comprise new homologated entrance fenders, a entrance bumper and a rear aerodynamic machine, with a most price of €7,500.
Homologation of the Rally2-WRC-Package might solely be carried out by a producer registered for the FIA World Rally Championship as a constructor. Through the first 12 months of homologation, the Producer should take part in 100 per cent of the occasions listed on the WRC calendar, with a minimal of two automobiles per rally.
The rules additionally outline the technical framework for Rally2-WRC-Package automobiles, together with a complete weight of 1220kg. Every Rally2-WRC-Package will likely be permitted one joker for bodywork components homologated as a part of the equipment, with just one Rally2-WRC-Package extension authorised per Rally2 homologation kind through the 2027-2028 interval.
Eligibility for Rally2-WRC-Package automobiles within the FIA World Rally Championship’s high class will finish on 31 December 2028, offering an outlined two-year transition interval because the WRC27 rules are launched.
The brand new framework is designed to strengthen competitors within the championship’s high class through the opening years of the WRC27 cycle, permitting Rally2-WRC-Package automobiles to compete alongside the new-generation WRC27 automobiles.
Malcolm Wilson OBE, FIA Deputy President for Sport, stated: „Extra competitors on the high stage is the driving pressure behind all the pieces we’re doing with WRC27, and these adjustments authorised at this time by the World Motor Sport Council will assist us to ship a higher spectacle for the followers over the following two years. By making a pathway for eligible Rally2 automobiles to enter the highest class, the rules will assist bigger fields, enhance aggressive depth and assist ship a improbable contest on the highest stage of rallying.“
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FIA International Karting Plan continues to ship extra reasonably priced motor sport with 2026 FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup confirmed
The second version of the FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup will likely be hosted by Motor Sports activities Singapore (MSS) and return to the LYL Worldwide Circuit in Malaysia from 19-22 November 2026.
The inaugural version of the occasion in 2025 showcased the brand new period for FIA Karting, with over 100 drivers collaborating from 50 international locations throughout each area. Chopping entry prices by as much as two thirds in comparison with conventional worldwide karting competitions, 91 per cent of drivers stated the format makes it simpler for them to compete. 15 ladies additionally participated final 12 months, the best proportion of feminine participation in any FIA Karting occasion, reflecting the format’s potential to determine and assist a brand new technology of rising motor sport stars.
This 12 months started part two of the rollout of the International Karting Plan, which incorporates continental Arrive and Drive championships in Europe, Asia-Pacific and South America. These championships act as qualifying championships for the Arrive and Drive World Cup to diversify the pipeline of rising motor sport expertise and open new pathways into the game by bringing the Arrive and Drive format nearer to world communities.
The occasion will once more characteristic a junior and senior class with OTK Group chosen because the official kart provider and Vega chosen because the official tyre provider.
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FIA Esports expands additional with new competitors and Esports Worldwide Sporting Code
Following the current creation of an FIA Esports Hill Climb undertaking, the World Motor Sport Council at this time authorised rules for the FIA Esports European Hill Climb Cup, including one other vital progress space for this accessible class.
In collaboration with ACL Sport, this new Esports competitors will likely be launched on the RaceRoom platform, that includes the enduring BMW 134 Judd V8 – pushed by the legendary Georg Plasa in real-world Hill Climb occasions. The event will unfold in two high-stakes levels, starting with an open on-line qualification from 20 August to 7 September on an present RaceRoom Hill Climb observe, the place the eight quickest drivers will safe their place within the finals.
The motion then strikes onsite to Luxembourg from 11th of September October for stage two, the place finalists will face the final word take a look at of ability on a course on RaceRoom stored strictly beneath wraps till race day to make sure a stage enjoying discipline.
The World Motor Sport Council has additionally authorised the creation of a separate Esports Code to manage FIA Esports Competitions. This now replaces Appendix E to the Worldwide Sporting Code, which was at all times supposed to be a short lived appendix to handle ongoing Competitions whereas the separate Esports Code was developed.
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The FIA has launched new provisions within the Regional Rally Sporting Rules to enhance accessibility for drivers and co-drivers with disabilities throughout regional rallying.
Underneath the brand new rules, organisers might concern extra passes for as much as two workforce members to entry particular rally places, together with time controls, media zones and podium areas, the place required to assist the motion or dealing with of a wheelchair or medical tools for a crew member with a incapacity.
The rules additionally allow one workforce member to enter Parc Fermé to help a crew member with mobility, or to assist the dealing with of a wheelchair or medical tools. As well as, one workforce member might exchange a crew member with a incapacity for the aim of finishing up service operations.
Organisers may even be required to take accessibility necessities into consideration when planning occasion infrastructure, together with Rally HQ, service parks and podium areas.
Collectively, the brand new provisions are designed to raised assist rivals with disabilities and enhance accessibility throughout all elements of regional rallying.
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FIA Historic Motor Sport Fee unveils Historic Roadmap to strengthen interval compliance via 2030
The FIA has unveiled a brand new Historic Motor Sport Roadmap, outlining a phased method to interval compliance scrutineering from 2026 via to 2030. The initiative is designed to strengthen consistency, equity and credibility throughout historic motor sport, via a harmonised framework for eligibility management and compliance monitoring.
The roadmap consists of the publication of specification steerage, the recruitment and coaching of FIA Eligibility Delegates, in addition to enhanced assist for organisers and rivals. A devoted schooling and statement part will observe earlier than progressively introducing compliance monitoring, reporting and enforcement measures.
By 2030, the framework will likely be totally activated, with the implementation of enforcement mechanisms designed to make sure long-term adherence to period-correct specs. The roadmap types a part of the FIA’s ongoing dedication to preserving the authenticity and integrity of historic competitors for future generations.
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Regulatory Updates
FIA Components One World Championship
H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, remarked on the collaborative method between all of the main stakeholders within the FIA Components One World Championship because the begin of the 2026 season and the introduction of the main regulatory adjustments.
The FIA President stated: “The FIA continues to supervise the evolution of the 2026 Rules and work intently with all key stakeholders throughout the motorsport group.
“As with each main regulatory change, the method doesn’t finish when the automobiles first take to the observe. Steady dialogue and collaboration are important to making sure that the rules meet the wants of the game, its drivers, and its followers. Collectively we’re exploring the long run course of the championship and contemplating how the game can steadiness innovation, sustainability, efficiency and fan attraction within the years forward.
“The discussions round future energy unit ideas, together with V8 engines powered by sustainable fuels, show the willingness of all events to interact in shaping the following chapter of the game.”
The World Motor Sport Council authorised updates to the 2026 Sporting, Technical and Monetary Rules. Along with varied clarifications and minor corrections, these additionally included that:
The declaration of a Warmth Hazard might now be cut up between Dash and Race. A Warmth Hazard will nonetheless be declared, for Dash, Race or each, 24 hours previous to the beginning of the Competitors.
In low grip situations when the observe is moist and there’s poor visibility increase mode has been reintroduced however is restricted to stopping energy discount with out rising output, whereas the overtake operate will likely be disabled. These adjustments have been made for security causes.
From 2027, the length of Pre-Season Testing has been elevated from three to 4 days, owing to the overall complexity of the present technology of automobiles.
The primary concern of the 2027 Technical Rules has been authorised by the World Motor Sport Council with a broad set of structural, wording, and focused technical updates that enhance readability, consistency, and enforceability whereas incorporating key learnings from the 2026 season.
Additionally authorised have been measures regarding energy unit provide, administration of reconnaissance laps and race distances at chosen circuits and monetary regulatory adjustments linked to amendments to the technical and sporting package deal for 2027-28.
Lastly, the World Motor Sport Council has ratified the proposed adjustments to rebalance the contribution of the Inside Combustion Engine and Vitality Restoration System contribution throughout the 2027 and 2028 seasons. Updates embody focused changes to inside combustion engine output, gasoline power circulation and power restoration system deployment, along with elevated flexibility in power administration.
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ABB FIA Components E World Championship
Plenty of updates to the Monetary Rules have been authorised in step with the introduction of the following technology of automobiles from Season 13. The Producer Reporting Interval will likely be up to date from two-years to a one-year cycle, and the regulation will likely be tailored to the brand new token system of the championship.
FIA World Rally-Raid Championship
The World Motor Sport Council authorised a collection of sporting regulation updates for the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship.
Modifications have been made to the beginning order course of in order that the order now extra intently displays the earlier Stage’s classification, with drivers competing in Final, Inventory, Challenger and SSV autos who set a time inside 117% of the quickest general time to be included within the revised begin order process.
The rules governing repositioning on Marathon Rally-Raid occasions, notably the Dakar Rally, have additionally been up to date. Underneath the revised rules, Silver drivers will likely be eligible for 2 repositioning alternatives.
Additional adjustments have been made to the rules governing most Stage Penalties, elevating the quantity a competitor might obtain earlier than being excluded from the ultimate classification. Rivals who obtain greater than two most Stage Penalties throughout a Rally-Raid occasion, or greater than three most Stage Penalties throughout a Marathon Rally-Raid occasion, will now not be categorised.
FIA Cross Nation Rally
A raft of updates to the rules governing Cross-Nation Rally have been authorised by the World Motor Sport Council, together with the merging of Platinum and Gold precedence standing right into a single Gold standing. Underneath the brand new rules, drivers who beforehand held Platinum standing, which was outlined as the highest three finishers within the final three World Rally-Raid Championships and the general winners of the final 5 Dakar occasions will now be outlined as Gold precedence.
Amendments to the technical rules governing Cross-Nation Rally have been additionally authorised, together with an replace to the utmost price of a brand new ready-to-compete Inventory automobile, which will likely be capped at €350,000. The adjustment displays the rise in actual car prices brought on by inflation over the previous two years.
Modifications have been additionally made to the rules governing hybrid Inventory autos. Underneath the up to date rules, the unique car battery pack could also be changed by a series-production battery pack from one other mannequin produced by the identical producer.
This modification is meant to deal with the precise calls for of Cross-Nation Rally competitors, the place commonplace hybrid 4WD autos could also be geared up with massive battery packs that create a big weight drawback, with no alternative to recharge throughout a aggressive stage.
Additional adjustments have been made to the minimal weight rules throughout all Cross-Nation Rally courses, establishing a single minimal weight for every class, inclusive of the crew and their tools.
Cross Nation security
The implementation of FIA 8855-2021 or FIA 8862-2009 seats will likely be up to date from 2027.
The requirement will apply throughout Cross-Nation Rally classes, with exemptions for Final and Challenger autos with security cages homologated earlier than 1 January 2024, in addition to all Truck, T4 and T2 autos.
The change is meant to assist the broader use of newer-generation seat know-how, additional bettering crew security throughout the self-discipline.
New provisions have been additionally launched to permit seating positions to be adjusted utilizing cushions or foam inserts, together with via the modification or removing of unique inserts the place permitted beneath the brand new article.
Rivals are additionally really useful to observe the Cross-Nation Seat Headrest Foam Tips, which will likely be revealed later this summer time, to determine the froth configuration most fitted for driver and navigator consolation and security. This replace is meant to enhance crew positioning and head assist contained in the car, serving to to scale back the chance of extreme head motion or impression when operating over significantly tough terrain, or within the occasion of a collision.
Regional Rallying
The World Motor Sport Council authorised updates to the rules governing nationwide automobiles entered in FIA Regional Rally Championship occasions.
Underneath the revised rules, nationwide automobiles entered in these occasions should maintain an ASN Technical Passport and be registered via a brand new digital Nationwide Automobile Acceptance Type.
Updates have been additionally made to the implementation of FIA 8855-2021 or FIA 8862-2009 seats from 2027.
The requirement will apply throughout eligible automobiles, with exemptions for RGT automobiles homologated earlier than 1 January 2022, R1, R2, R3, Rally5 and Rally4 automobiles homologated earlier than 1 January 2020, and all nationwide automobiles.
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Amendments to the GT3 technical rules, in step with the Sustainability Roadmap beforehand outlined by the Fee, have been authorised.
These will embody the unique use of sustainable gasoline changing into necessary in any GT3 competitors from 2028. The change is aligned with the earlier introduction of sustainable gasoline to the FIA GT World Cup in 2024.
As well as, all tyres utilized in GT3 competitions will likely be required to comprise a minimal of 20 per cent sustainable supplies, both bio-sourced and/or recycled, from 2028 onwards. This follows on from the current appointment of the tyre provider for the FIA World Endurance Championships’ LMGT3 class, which is able to utilise tyres produced from 66 per cent sustainable supplies through the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons.
These adjustments characterize the following step within the FIA’s long-term technique to extend sustainability in GT racing whereas sustaining present ranges of efficiency, price and competitiveness throughout the class.
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FIA Truck Racing Fee
The World Motor Sport Council authorised the overall ideas of an up to date technical roadmap for the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship, which incorporates the introduction of a brand new technical platform for the following technology of race vans that may run alongside the present specification of race vans.
The present specification of vans will proceed to compete beneath devoted a set of rules, often known as Class II, and are anticipated to stay eligible till no less than 2030.
Alongside the Class II, a brand new Class I specification will likely be launched to extend street relevance and facilitate the mixing of future powertrain applied sciences. The brand new rules are being developed with a number of key aims, together with lowering car weight and working prices, bettering security, rising the usage of elements derived from series-production vans, and additional enhancing sustainability.
The brand new Class I chassis rules may even promote higher technical freedom via open suspension geometry, improved car dynamics and elevated chassis stiffness. As well as, the Class I vans will likely be ballast-compatible and designed to accommodate a number of power sources, together with totally electrical, hybrid and liquid hydrogen (LH₂) powertrains sooner or later.
The roadmap introduced to the World Motor Sport Council foresees completion of a primary draft of the brand new Class I chassis rules by the tip of 2026, permitting homologation from 2027, with the goal of changing into eligible for Goodyear FIA ETRC competitors from 2028.
Improvement of the Class I powertrain rules will observe a separate timeline, with a primary draft deliberate by the tip of 2027 and growth work commencing in 2028.
The introduction of those new rules goals to safe a sustainable long-term future for truck racing whereas sustaining continuity for present rivals.
Past Goodyear FIA ETRC, FIA Truck Racing rules are additionally adopted by quite a few nationwide truck racing competitions throughout Europe, subsequently the brand new technical street map is about to have a broader impression on the way forward for the self-discipline.
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FIA Drifting Fee
The World Motor Sport Council authorised the sporting rules for the 2026 editions of the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup and the new-for-2026 FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup, outlining the entry durations for each competitions.
Registration for FIA IDC rivals will open on 13 July and shut on 1 October. Nevertheless, between 26 June and 13 July, any Nationwide Sporting Authority might specific its curiosity in getting into one driver from its nation. The entry listing will likely be restricted to 50 drivers, representing a five-slot enhance in comparison with the 2025 version. As in earlier years, two titles will likely be awarded: the Drivers’ Title and the Nations Cup.
Registration for FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup rivals will open on 26 June and shut on 1 September. There will likely be no restrict on entries, with each a Drivers’ Title and a Groups’ Title to be awarded.
The venues and dates for each competitions have been introduced in Might. The FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup will happen on the Serres Circuit in Greece from 13 to fifteen November, whereas the inaugural FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup is scheduled for 25 to 27 September 2026 on the Sokol Worldwide Circuit in Kazakhstan.
Sporting and technical rules for each occasions may be discovered on FIA.com.
New purple flag process authorised
An replace to the Worldwide Sporting Code has been authorised to strengthen the protection procedures that apply throughout a purple flag state of affairs. Underneath the brand new rules, all automobiles have to be ready to cease and proceed to an space specified by the Race Director, set out within the competitors notes.
Beforehand, all automobiles have been required to proceed to the Pink Flag line on the observe. The up to date rules give Race Administrators the flexibleness to adapt the purple flag process to the precise traits of the observe and the bespoke approaches required throughout the assorted championships and disciplines ruled by the Worldwide Sporting Code.
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2026 FIA sporting calendars have been up to date and authorised as follows: CLICK HERE
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Upcoming World Motor Sport Council Conferences
15 October 2026: Digital
10 December 2026: Shanghai, China – throughout the framework of the 2026 FIA Normal Assemblies
