Constructing a stronger future for FIA Championships with up to date rules authorized by the World Motor Sport Council
The Federation Internationale de l’Car (FIA), the worldwide governing physique for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, broadcasts that the World Motor Sport Council has held its mid-2026 assembly through the FIA Convention in Macau at present, 23 June. The worldwide FIA neighborhood is gathered for per 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 foremost milestones already achieved in 2026, in addition to these nonetheless to return.
The FIA President stated: “The primary half of 2026 has been characterised by progress. We have now 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 easiest of our sport to thousands and 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 attainable due to the efforts of this World Motor Sport Council, our Members, and our total FIA neighborhood.”
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 recent announcements of an expanded FIA World Endurance Championship calendar and the longer term course of the Hypercar rules, are indicative of the FIA’s ongoing work throughout its international championships.
The FIA President concluded his opening tackle including, “Collectively, these developments display that it is a pivotal second for the FIA’s international championships. We’re rising, increasing into new markets, attracting new audiences and we’re creating stronger foundations for the longer term.”
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The next is a abstract of choices taken at at present’s World Motor Sport Council assembly in Macau:
Manufacturers Hatch, Circuit of The Americas and Zandvoort be part of System E calendar as updates to the sporting format authorized
The ABB FIA System E World Championship calendar authorized at present by the World Motor Sport Council includes a record-breaking 21 races throughout 13 international cities, that includes a mix of road circuits and numerous new everlasting circuits, preserving the basic 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 probably the most superior System E automobile ever
A raft of serious updates to the ABB FIA System E World Championship Sporting Rules had been authorized at present by the World Motor Sport Council, including to the joy 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 function 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:
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An all-new, shorter Efficiency Race or E-PrixUnleashed, that includes high-downforce configuration with out Pit Increase.
The aerodynamic configuration for every occasion shall be confirmed 21 days earlier than the race.
As a part of the upcoming regulatory refinements, moist tyres shall be launched and could also be used when the Race Director declares moist observe circumstances, 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 further level for profitable the Ultimate Duel (Pole Place)
The System E 2026-27 Rules have been restructured for larger readability, and now embody the brand new Common Provisions and a devoted definitions appendix along with the present Sporting, Technical and Monetary Rules.
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WRC27 set for extra competitors on the high with Rally2 improve equipment authorized
The World Motor Sport Council has authorized the technical rules that may type the idea of the FIA World Rally Championship’s high class from 2027, along with the homologation rules permitting eligible Rally2 vehicles 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 improve the variety of vehicles competing on the entrance of the sphere, offering a larger spectacle for rally followers because the WRC27 rules are launched.
The new rules introduce a Rally2-WRC-Package, which can be fitted to Rally2 vehicles homologated earlier than 31 December 2026. These Rally2-WRC-Package vehicles will solely be eligible to compete alongside WRC27 vehicles within the FIA World Rally Championship through the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
The Rally2-WRC-Package has been launched to help larger aerodynamic parity between Rally2 vehicles and the brand new technology of WRC27 vehicles. The equipment will comprise new homologated entrance fenders, a entrance bumper and a rear aerodynamic gadget, with a most price of €7,500.
Homologation of the Rally2-WRC-Package could solely be carried out by a producer registered for the FIA World Rally Championship as a constructor. In the course of 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 vehicles per rally.
The rules additionally outline the technical framework for Rally2-WRC-Package vehicles, together with a whole weight of 1220kg. Every Rally2-WRC-Package shall be permitted one joker for bodywork elements homologated as a part of the equipment, with just one Rally2-WRC-Package extension authorised per Rally2 homologation type through the 2027-2028 interval.
Eligibility for Rally2-WRC-Package vehicles 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 vehicles to compete alongside the new-generation WRC27 vehicles.
Malcolm Wilson OBE, FIA Deputy President for Sport, stated: “Extra competitors on the high stage is the driving drive behind all the things we’re doing with WRC27, and these modifications authorized at present by the World Motor Sport Council will assist us to ship a larger spectacle for the followers over the subsequent two years. By making a pathway for eligible Rally2 vehicles to enter the highest class, the rules will help bigger fields, improve aggressive depth and assist ship a implausible 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 shall 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. Reducing 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 very best proportion of feminine participation in any FIA Karting occasion, reflecting the format’s potential to determine and help 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 international communities.
The occasion will once more function 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 challenge, the World Motor Sport Council at present authorized rules for the FIA Esports European Hill Climb Cup, including one other vital development space for this accessible class.
In collaboration with ACL Sport, this new Esports competitors shall be launched on the RaceRoom platform, that includes the long-lasting 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 9 September on an current 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 October 11-13 for stage two, the place finalists will face the last word take a look at of talent on a course on RaceRoom saved strictly beneath wraps till race day to make sure a stage enjoying subject.
The World Motor Sport Council has additionally authorized the creation of a separate Esports Code to control FIA Esports Competitions. This now replaces Appendix E to the Worldwide Sporting Code, which was at all times meant 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.
Beneath the brand new rules, organisers could challenge further passes for as much as two workforce members to entry particular rally areas, together with time controls, media zones and podium areas, the place required to help the motion or dealing with of a wheelchair or medical gear 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 help the dealing with of a wheelchair or medical gear. As well as, one workforce member could substitute a crew member with a incapacity for the aim of finishing up service operations.
Organisers will 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 help opponents with disabilities and improve accessibility throughout all features of regional rallying.
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FIA Historic Motor Sport Fee unveils Historic Roadmap to strengthen interval compliance by means of 2030
The FIA has unveiled a brand new Historic Motor Sport Roadmap, outlining a phased strategy to interval compliance scrutineering from 2026 by means of to 2030. The initiative is designed to strengthen consistency, equity and credibility throughout historic motor sport, by means of 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 help for organisers and opponents. A devoted training and commentary part will comply with earlier than progressively introducing compliance monitoring, reporting and enforcement measures.
By 2030, the framework shall 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 System One World Championship
H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, remarked on the collaborative strategy between all of the main stakeholders within the FIA System One World Championship for the reason that begin of the 2026 season and the introduction of the foremost regulatory modifications.
The FIA President stated: “The FIA continues to supervise the evolution of the 2026 Rules and work carefully with all key stakeholders throughout the motorsport neighborhood.
“As with each main regulatory change, the method doesn’t finish when the vehicles 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 longer term 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, display the willingness of all events to interact in shaping the subsequent chapter of the game.”
The World Motor Sport Council authorized updates to the 2026 Sporting, Technical and Monetary Rules. Along with varied clarifications and minor corrections, these additionally included that:
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The declaration of a Warmth Hazard could 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.
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In low grip circumstances 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 perform shall be disabled. These modifications 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 final complexity of the present technology of vehicles.
The primary challenge of the 2027 Technical Rules has been authorized 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 authorized had been measures referring to energy unit provide, administration of reconnaissance laps and race distances at chosen circuits and monetary regulatory modifications linked to amendments to the technical and sporting bundle for 2027-28.
Lastly, the World Motor Sport Council has ratified the proposed changes 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 inner combustion engine output, gasoline vitality movement and vitality restoration system deployment, along with elevated flexibility in vitality administration.
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ABB FIA System E World Championship
Numerous updates to the Monetary Rules had been authorized according to the introduction of the subsequent technology of vehicles from Season 13. The Producer Reporting Interval shall be up to date from two-years to a one-year cycle, and the regulation shall be tailored to the brand new token system of the championship.
FIA World Rally-Raid Championship
The World Motor Sport Council authorized a sequence of sporting regulation updates for the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship.
Modifications had been made to the beginning order course of in order that the order now extra carefully displays the earlier Stage’s classification, with drivers competing in Final, Inventory, Challenger and SSV automobiles 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. Beneath the revised rules, Silver drivers shall be eligible for 2 repositioning alternatives.
Additional modifications had been made to the rules governing most Stage Penalties, elevating the quantity a competitor could 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 not be categorised.
FIA Cross Nation Rally
A raft of updates to the rules governing Cross-Nation Rally had been authorized by the World Motor Sport Council, together with the merging of Platinum and Gold precedence standing right into a single Gold standing. Beneath 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 had been additionally authorized, together with an replace to the utmost price of a brand new ready-to-compete Inventory automobile, which shall be capped at €350,000. The adjustment displays the rise in actual car prices attributable to inflation over the previous two years.
Modifications had been additionally made to the rules governing hybrid Inventory automobiles. Beneath 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 variation is meant to handle the precise calls for of Cross-Nation Rally competitors, the place customary hybrid 4WD automobiles could also be outfitted with giant battery packs that create a major weight drawback, with no alternative to recharge throughout a aggressive stage.
Additional modifications had 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 gear.
Cross Nation security
The implementation of FIA 8855-2021 or FIA 8862-2009 seats shall be up to date from 2027.
The requirement will apply throughout Cross-Nation Rally classes, with exemptions for Final and Challenger automobiles with security cages homologated earlier than 1 January 2024, in addition to all Truck, T4 and T2 automobiles.
The change is meant to help the broader use of newer-generation seat expertise, additional enhancing crew security throughout the self-discipline.
New provisions had been additionally launched to permit seating positions to be adjusted utilizing cushions or foam inserts, together with by means of the modification or elimination of unique inserts the place permitted beneath the brand new article.
Rivals are additionally really helpful to comply with the Cross-Nation Seat Headrest Foam Pointers, which shall be printed 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 help contained in the car, serving to to scale back the chance of extreme head motion or impression when working over significantly tough terrain, or within the occasion of a collision.
Regional Rallying
The World Motor Sport Council authorized updates to the rules governing nationwide vehicles entered in FIA Regional Rally Championship occasions.
Beneath the revised rules, nationwide vehicles entered in these occasions should maintain an ASN Technical Passport and be registered by means of a brand new digital Nationwide Automobile Acceptance Type.
Updates had been additionally made to the implementation of FIA 8855-2021 or FIA 8862-2009 seats from 2027.
The requirement will apply throughout eligible vehicles, with exemptions for RGT vehicles homologated earlier than 1 January 2022, R1, R2, R3, Rally5 and Rally4 vehicles homologated earlier than 1 January 2020, and all nationwide vehicles.
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Amendments to the GT3 technical rules, according to the Sustainability Roadmap beforehand outlined by the Fee, have been authorized.
These will embody the unique use of sustainable gasoline turning into necessary in any GT3 competitors from 2028. The change is aligned with the earlier introduction of sustainable fuel to the FIA GT World Cup in 2024.
As well as, all tyres utilized in GT3 competitions shall 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 supplier for the FIA World Endurance Championships’ LMGT3 class, which is able to utilise tyres created from 66 per cent sustainable supplies through the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons.
These modifications symbolize the subsequent step within the FIA’s long-term technique to extend sustainability in GT racing whereas sustaining present ranges of efficiency, price and competitiveness inside the class.
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FIA Truck Racing Fee
The World Motor Sport Council authorized the final rules 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 subsequent technology of race vehicles that may run alongside the present specification of race vehicles.
The present specification of vehicles will proceed to compete beneath devoted a set of rules, generally known as Class II, and are anticipated to stay eligible till at the least 2030.
Alongside the Class II, a brand new Class I specification shall be launched to extend highway relevance and facilitate the combination of future powertrain applied sciences. The brand new rules are being developed with a number of key targets, together with decreasing car weight and working prices, enhancing security, rising the usage of elements derived from series-production vehicles, and additional enhancing sustainability.
The brand new Class I chassis rules will even promote larger technical freedom by means of open suspension geometry, improved car dynamics and elevated chassis stiffness. As well as, the Class I vehicles shall be ballast-compatible and designed to accommodate a number of vitality 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 top of 2026, permitting homologation from 2027, with the goal of turning into eligible for Goodyear FIA ETRC competitors from 2028.
Growth of the Class I powertrain rules will comply with a separate timeline, with a primary draft deliberate by the top of 2027 and improvement 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 current opponents.
Past Goodyear FIA ETRC, FIA Truck Racing rules are additionally adopted by numerous nationwide truck racing competitions throughout Europe, subsequently the brand new technical highway map is ready 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 authorized 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 opponents will open on 13 July and shut on 1 October. Nevertheless, between 26 June and 13 July, any Nationwide Sporting Authority could categorical its curiosity in getting into one driver from its nation. The entry listing shall be restricted to 50 drivers, representing a five-slot improve in comparison with the 2025 version. As in earlier years, two titles shall be awarded: the Drivers’ Title and the Nations Cup.
Registration for FIA Central Asia Drifting Cup opponents will open on 26 June and shut on 1 September. There shall be no restrict on entries, with each a Drivers’ Title and a Groups’ Title to be awarded.
The venues and dates for both competitions were announced in May. 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 will be discovered on FIA.com.
New crimson flag process authorized
An replace to the Worldwide Sporting Code has been authorized to strengthen the security procedures that apply throughout a crimson flag state of affairs. Beneath the brand new rules, all vehicles should be ready to cease and proceed to an space specified by the Race Director, set out within the competitors notes.
Beforehand, all vehicles had 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 crimson 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 had been up to date and authorized as follows: CLICK HERE
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Upcoming World Motor Sport Council Conferences
15 October 2026: Digital
10 December 2026: Shanghai, China – inside the framework of the 2026 FIA Common Assemblies
