FIA Launches Volunteers and Officers Month 2025 to Have fun Devoted People Powering Motor Sport
The Fédération Internationale de l’Vehicle (FIA), the worldwide governing physique for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has formally launched Volunteers and Officers Month 2025, declaring the month of October as a world celebration of the invaluable contribution volunteers and officers make to allow motor sport occasions world wide.
From marshals, stewards and race administrators to fan engagement and occasion organisation, volunteers are the unsung heroes who dedicate their time at motor sport occasions from grassroots competitions to FIA World Championships. Volunteers and Officers Month is a tribute to their dedication, ardour and dedication to the game and builds upon FIA Volunteers Day and Weekend held in earlier years.
Occasions and actions will happen throughout FIA championship occasions all through the month of October in addition to at nationwide and regional stage occasions organised by Nationwide Sporting Authorities (ASNs). With over 10 world championship occasions, 15 regional occasions and dozens of nationwide stage occasions throughout disciplines together with System 1, Rally, Autocross, Cross Automobile, ecoRally, Karting and Truck Racing, October is ready to showcase the wide selection of competitions the place volunteers and officers play a essential function within the organisation and clean working of motor sport occasions.
Actions throughout the worldwide FIA community will embrace volunteer awards to honour excellent service and dedication, social media spotlights that includes volunteer tales and behind-the-scenes content material, occasion activations at races and volunteer recruitment campaigns to encourage the subsequent era of volunteers to step ahead.
As a part of the FIA’s dedication to supply skilled growth alternatives throughout the motor sport group, FIA College affords complete coaching, growth and mentoring alternatives for volunteers and officers. 33,934 individuals have enrolled in FIA College modules, with customers already finishing on common over 100 minutes of studying this yr via open-access modules overlaying key matters reminiscent of marshalling, security, motor sport drugs, and the function of the chief security officer.
These sources not solely assist guarantee constant and excessive security requirements throughout motor sport occasions but additionally present volunteers with significant alternatives to boost their experience, broaden their skillsets and contribute to the game’s continued success.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, stated:
“Volunteers and officers are the lifeblood of our sport, making certain its security for everybody concerned. Their ardour, dedication and dedication are inspiring and permit motorsport occasions to happen the world over, bringing sporting pleasure and spectacle to thousands and thousands of followers.”
“By declaring October as Volunteers and Officers Month, the FIA is expressing our honest appreciation and dedication to all our volunteers and officers who fulfil a variety of roles. I invite anybody serious about volunteering at a motorsport occasion to become involved and see how rewarding it’s to play such a significant function on the races and occasions all of us love to look at.”
Valerio Iachizzi, FIA Secretary Common for Sport, stated:
“Motorsport couldn’t exist with out the dedication of our stewards and officers. They stand trackside in each situation, ensuring that security and equity all the time come first. This month is devoted to them a reminder that each race is powered not solely by drivers and machines, but additionally by their dedication and keenness.”
Elise Racette, Chair of the FIA Volunteers and Officers Fee, stated:
“The FIA is deeply dedicated to supporting volunteers and officers. With the creation of the Officers division the FIA shall be providing steady steering to ASNs in key areas reminiscent of recruitment, coaching, accreditation, training, security, and retention. Volunteers and Officers Month is a key alternative to honour their invaluable contribution to motor sport and to spotlight the varied roles they play at occasions world wide. Their dedication and experience are important to the success and security of our sport.”
Matteo Perini, FIA Sport Officers Supervisor, stated:
“Volunteers and Officers Month is a key alternative to recognise those that give a lot to our sport. The FIA is dedicated, through our Officers Division, to valuing and empowering our volunteers whereas inspiring the subsequent era to become involved. We sit up for seeing ASNs world wide rejoice the fervour and dedication that make motor sport doable.”
With extra occasions and actions deliberate for Volunteers and Officers Month 2025 than ever earlier than, October is ready to be an inspiring celebration of the fervour, dedication and contribution of volunteers throughout each stage of motor sport.
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The Fédération Internationale de l’Vehicle (FIA) is the governing physique for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It’s a non-profit organisation dedicated to driving innovation and championing security, sustainability and equality throughout motor sport and mobility.
Based in 1904, with workplaces in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings collectively 245 Member Organisations throughout 5 continents, representing thousands and thousands of highway customers, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces rules for motor sport, together with seven FIA World Championships, to make sure worldwide competitions are secure and honest for all.
