Regional Successes

MOBILITY REGIONS

FIA Region I

Within FIA Region I, 2024 was a momentous year marked by significant growth in the Region in all areas of activity. Not only did Membership return to a high level after the rejoining of AA UK and the welcoming of HATSE into the federation, but several more organisations showed strong interest in becoming a Member of the FIA.

A key milestone was the strengthening and streamlining of our finances, including:

• Restructuring of the Region I Portfolio and its integration with the FIA one;
• One-off benefits derived from the asset transfer;
• Highest ever contributions from the FIA and the FIA Foundation to the Region.

Thanks to this, the Region was able to deliver record investment levels and an overall balanced budget, despite waiving a significant part of the Regional Fees in 2024 to continue supporting Region I Members in the current uncertain economic situation. 

Specifically, key activities during the year were:

• Policy, with a strong focus on advocating affordable mobility:
  • Delivery of the EU Elections programme and the launch of the Mobility Manifesto.
  • Extensive work on the Delegated Act of the Type-Approval Regulation for Motor Vehicles.
  • An important role in the revision of the Driving License Directive and in projects like Hi-Drive.
  • Commissioned several research and study initiatives, such as on the practical implications of the Data Act, the opportunities arising from the adoption of EVs or the environmental sustainability and energy efficiency of EVs.
• Club development initiatives, notably:
  • COFO Study trip on CRM systems.
  • Workshops on “Content Marketing and Marketing Automation”, and “Servicing Electric Vehicles”.
  • Deployment of the #Drivewithcare campaign across the Region.
  • Implementation of key activities the Best Young Driver (BYD) contest, the European Traffic Education Contest, and the Road Patrol Training for Excellence. Notably, as a result, BYD will be implemented in ACTA in 2025.
  • Several drone pilot training initiatives across the Region.

All in all, 2024 has been a signature year in which the Region has been able to build on its priorities to deliver a much stronger and broader portfolio of initiatives to both defend the needs of mobility users and support the growth of our Clubs.

Jorge F. Delgado, FIA Region I President

FIA Region II

• Launch of Region II OEM Project to explore opportunities for a new regional revenue model with two pilot Clubs, Ikatan Motor Indonesia and the Automobile Association Philippines
• FIA Asia Pacific Congress saw record attendance, with Sport Delegates joining for the first time
• Funding secured to allow APAC Mobility Clubs to participate in NCAP24 World Congress in Munich and Asia-Pacific Road Safety Observatory meeting in Tokyo
• Helmets for Kids programme delivered in the Philippines and Vietnam, with 1,500 helmets distributed to school children as part of the FIA Helmet Wearing Programme funded by the FIA Foundation
• ‘Power of No’ campaign launched phase four to tackle drink-driving in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia
• ‘#ISeeYou’ reflective sash road safety campaign finalised in Vietnam and Cambodia
• The Australian Automobile Association won the 2024 FIA Innovation Challenge Region II with its Real-World Testing Programme.

As I reflect on the achievements of our Region in 2024, I am immensely proud of the significant progress our programmes have delivered in safe, sustainable, affordable and accessible mobility for all road users. 

We have expanded commercial opportunities through our OEM programme, strengthening partnerships and driving new business avenues. 

A major highlight was the inaugural APAC Congress in Cebu, Philippines, which brought together Mobility and Sport Delegates for an engaging programme. This event successfully fostered collaboration, bridging the gap between sport and mobility in a way that will have a lasting impact. 

Among the many achievements of 2024, two stand out as particularly meaningful: Real World Testing winning the FIA Innovation Challenge for Region II, and the recommencement of the Helmets for Kids. The latter, I take great pride in, knowing the safety benefits it will bring to young lives. 

Looking ahead, I am confident our programmes will continue to deliver lasting value to our Members and their communities.  

Greig Craft, FIA Region II President

FIA Region III

For the FIA Region III, 2024 was another year of strong activity. The tourism sector rebounded significantly, a development that bodes well for the economies of many Region III Clubs, whose local economies are heavily reliant on this sector. However, inflation, particularly rising fuel prices, continued to be a concern. In 2025, further efforts will be made to establish tourism partnerships between Clubs with traveling Members and those in popular tourist destinations.   

The FIA American Congress took place in Lima, Peru and brought together 34 FIA Member Clubs and over 100 participants from both Mobility and Sport Clubs. Mobility sessions at the Congress focused on business diversification, travel and tourism opportunities and environmental sustainability. Special thanks goes to our friends in FIA Region IV and the staff of the Automóvil y Touring Club del Peru, TACP, who organised an exceptional event in conjunction with the celebration of the Club’s 100th anniversary. 

 In-person regional meetings were also held in conjunction with the CAA Annual Meeting in Saskatoon, Canada in early June 2024 and again in Kigali, Rwanda during the FIA General Assemblies week. 

Region III was also involved in the Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life (SM4A4L) global training initiative.  Developed in the context of the FIA University, the initiative is a collaboration involving, the FIA, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the FIA Foundation. It promotes cooperation between the various public and private stakeholders and decision-makers involved in the management of mobility and road safety, with the aim of achieving truly safe mobility for all and throughout life. 

The first in-person training took place in Panama on 14 and 15 November. It gathered 13 Clubs, 2 of which (Mexico and the Dominican Republic) were from Region III. 

The Trinidad & Tobago Automobile Association developed a Train the Trainer session for driver education that will be rolled out to FIA Region III Clubs in 2025. 

In the area of advocacy, our road safety and electric vehicle toolkits, created in 2023, helped empower the Clubs in FIA Region III to be leaders in road safety and sustainability in 2024. We are building on this momentum by creating engaging web content, expanding the toolkits with new content, and promoting all the materials through a digital ad campaign. On road safety, we will expand the toolkit to cover new topics, such as safety tips for eScooters, distracted and impaired driving, and more.   
Finally, in 2024, we used the FIA Regional Development Fund to build capacity in our developing Clubs, particularly around travel documentation and driver training. We have also put several leaders forward for the FIA University’s Senior Executives Programme and Advanced Leadership Programme – both initiatives supported by the same funding stream.

Frank Fotia, FIA Region III President

FIA Region IV

FIA Region IV enjoyed a successful year in 2024, working across multiple initiatives designed to promote growth, aid the development of Clubs and boost road safety. 

In the area of development and capacity building, the Region embarked on a new academic partnership for a renovated FIA University Region IV Programme, targeting cutting-edge topics such as AI. 

Clubs from the Region also took part in the first training session of the Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life (SM4A4L) initiative in Panama. Eleven Clubs from Region IV were joined by two from Region III. Participating Clubs are expected to implement large scale projects by 2025, under a mentoring process as part of the programme. Elsewhere, with support from the Vertical Mobility and Drone Academy, the Region hosted a second Drone training programme, aiming to develop the drone business as an alternative source of income. 

Institutionally, three Clubs celebrated major milestones in 2024. The Touring y Automóvil Club Paraguayo and the Touring y Automóvil Club del Perú each celebrated 100 years of existence, while the Automóvil Club Argentino marked its 120_th anniversary — a testament to their enduring impact and long-standing heritage within the FIA community.

In the realm of Road Safety, Region IV continued its effort to implement the FIA School Assessment Toolkit using iRAP’s Star Rating for Schools methodology, with strong progress made in Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Colombia and Bolivia. Post-crash response training was also held in Quito, Ecuador. The Road Safety Index was applied at national level for the first time in Guatemala, together with the FIA, Region IV and the Automóvil Club de Guatemala. 

Ricardo Morales Rubio, Region IV President

SPORT REGIONS

EUROPEAN SPORT REGION

In 2024, our 50 Clubs focused their efforts on regional coordination and knowledge exchange between Clubs, FIA development programmes and digital tools.

Better co-ordination and improved information flow were driven by in-person networking gatherings during the 2024 FIA Conference in Samarkand in June and during the FIA General Assemblies week in December, in Kigali, Rwanda. These provided key networking opportunities that strengthened regional ties among European delegates. Communication among ASNs was further enhanced by the launch of a dedicated WhatsApp Community.

In the regulatory sphere, we participated in a series of EU & EFTA Legal Affairs Meetings related to the European Commission’s Motor Insurance Directive and the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation, highlighting the potential impact on motor sport.

In the area of development, a number of European ASNs were involved in the roll-out of the FIA Motorsport in a Box initiative to support grassroots activities, while a number of others were involved in the third edition of the FIA Immersion Programme, which offers aspiring motor sport leaders training, activities and insights into the FIA’s organisation. Clubs were also actively involved in FIA Sport Webinars and Esports initiatives and contributed to the design and pilot testing of the upcoming FIA Digital Licensing platform.

Anna Nordkvist, FIA Vice President for Sport – Europe
Manuel Aviño, FIA Vice President for Sport – Europe

NORTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Innovation, collaboration and progress took centre stage in 2024 in North and South America, with the two regions working together and independently on a wide range of projects designed to grow motor sport across America.

The collaboration was highlighted by the strong presence of Member Clubs at the FIA American Congress in Lima, Peru in August. The three-day event brought together delegates from North and South America and the Caribbean for discussions on a diverse range of subjects including creating value within the Member Club ecosystem, building strategic partnerships, and the deployment of FIA Motorsport in a Box, with the first box in North America unveiled by the Bahamas Motor Sports Association and then adopted by six other ASNs. 

There were also regional meetings during the FIA Conference in June, in a hybrid format, and during the FIA General Assemblies week in Kigali, Rwanda in December. 

Among the 20 Clubs in North America, key projects included the continuing development of the Central American Karting Championship. Held on 5-6 September and 23-24 November, the events attracted a total 80 young drivers. Featuring 40 drivers, the North American Esport Championship, held on 23 and 29-30 November was also a significant success. 

Positive developments in the Region also included the Jamaica Millennium Motoring Club’s Caribbean Drag Racing Cup, and the efforts of the Barbados Motoring Federation and the Federación Dominicana de Automovilismo to grow OK-N Karting. 

In South America, the South American Karting Championship event, held at the Velopark International Circuit, in the city of Nova Santa Rita, Brazil on 22-25 August featured 64 drivers from 7 different countries.

The FIA Girls on Track initiative continued to grow in Brazil, thanks to the efforts of the Confederação Brasileira de Automobilismo. All South American ASNs have been invited to appoint a representative to help build a regional community and more effectively promote the initiatives of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission. Additionally, the Touring and Automóvil Club del Perú is developing a Cross Car project using the Affordable Cross Car design blueprints, further broadening the scope of grassroots development in the region.

Looking ahead, the Regional Championships will continue their rotation across different host countries each year — a strategic approach aimed at boosting inclusivity, regional participation, and local engagement. Plans are also underway for a Pan-American Rally, a restructured Caribbean Junior Karting Championship, further Esports events, and training programmes across the regions.

Daniel Coen, FIA Vice President for Sport (North America)
Fabiana Ecclestone, FIA Vice President for Sport (South America) 

Mena SPORT REGION

The MENA region put the emphasis on collaboration and innovation in 2024. The region’s Members gathered during the FIA Region I Spring Meeting in Cairo in May, during the FIA Conference (online) and during the FIA General Assemblies week in Kigali, Rwanda in December. 

A notable success in 2024 was the MENA Karting Nations Cup. Hosted by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) for the second time at the Lusail International Circuit (LIC), the event saw strong displays of regional talent and racing action and welcomed over 150 drivers from across 16 countries in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Sustainability remained a key focus across the region and at the region meeting in December, EMSO CEO Mahir Badri showcased the Club’s solar-powered facilities and eco-friendly initiatives, encouraging FIA Member Clubs in the MENA region to pursue and achieve star-ratings from the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme.

Looking ahead, the region is focused on better coordination of cross-border events and the development of a unified regional motor sport calendar.

Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President for Sport, MENA

Africa SPORT REGION

It was a year of significant achievement across the Africa region with a growing number of competitions, increased participation and improved organisation. 

One of the key developments was the first Africa Karting Cup. A prestigious new karting event that aims to boost participation and increase opportunities for young drivers looking to enter international competition, the inaugural event was held at Zwartkops Raceway in Gauteng, South Africa. And thanks to the vision of Clubs in the region, ROK Cup SA and volunteers, the event drew 61 competitors from 9 African countries – Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe – and provided them with the chance to take their crucial first steps on the motor sport talent staircase. The OK-N winner was awarded the opportunity to compete at the FIA Karting World Championship, while the top-placed OK-J participant will receive free entry to next year’s OK-N competition.

The year was notable too, for the first FIA General Assemblies week and FIA Awards ceremony to be held in Africa. Hosted by the Rwanda Automobile Club the events were a great success for the region, which also also welcomed one new Club, with the Seychelles Karting Association being affiliated. 

Rodrigo Rocha, Vice President for Sport, Africa

Asia Pacific SPORT REGION

The Asia Pacific celebrated a year of achievements in 2024, with a strong focus on growth, accessibility, and grassroots engagement.

The region’s Karting Working Group celebrated successful events in 2024, including the Asia Pacific Karting Championship, held in Singapore in July, which attracted 66 competitors. The Working Group also noted the need for robust data collection to guide long-term strategies and increase female participation from the current 5–7%.

The Gymkhana Working Group re-established the Asia Auto-Gymkhana Championship and announced plans for a four-round series in 2025, targeting participation from 16 ASNs, while the Rally Working Group introduced Sprint Rally in Indonesia as an affordable entry-level event, attracting over 150 participants.

It was a strong year for engagement as well, with programmes such First Gear and Girls on Track, achieving a 25% increase in officials and a 37% growth in female participation. There was also good progress in Esports, with a successful Asia Pacific Esports Formula Cup as well as Cluster Training projects. 

Looking ahead, the Region’s Karting Slalom Group is planning activities across eight countries and has training plans for the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship (APMC) 2025. The 2025 championship in Sri Lanka will feature six disciplines, prioritising affordability, accessibility, and regional unity. 

Finally, one new ASN was affiliated at the end of 2024, with the Racing Association of the Maldives being granted membership at the FIA General Assemblies meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. 

Lung-Nien Lee, FIA Vice President for Sport (Asia Pacific)