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‘Illusion of democracy’: Ben Sulayem’s last rival exits FIA presidential race

Tim Mayer hit out over rules surrounding election that have left incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem as the only candidate

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Mandated rest periods at WRC rallies to face FIA vote

Mandated rest periods at WRC rallies to face FIA vote

A vote at the World Motor Sport Council will decide issues that could improve working conditions at WRC events from 2026

WRC points system change set for FIA vote

WRC points system change set for FIA vote

The FIA is confident it has an option to present to the World Motor Sport Council to improve and “simplify” the World Rally Championship’s radical points system for next year.

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Neuville’s WRC contract talks waiting on Hyundai joker confirmation

Thierry Neuville is hopeful contract renewal talks can begin soon once Hyundai’s plan to utilise its development jokers for its World Rally Championship car is confirmed.

FIA’s 2025 WRC rules timeline too tight for Hyundai to do a “good job”

The Hyundai boss had remained largely silent following the FIA’s reveal of a raft of proposals to improve the WRC in February.

FIA reveals plans to focus hydrogen storage development in liquid form

Following the latest meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, it was announced that in the context of hydrogen combustion applications that "development and promotion of solutions based on hydrogen stored in liquid form" would be prioritised over gas storage.

FIA explains decision to allow non-hybrid Rally1 cars in WRC

The World Motor Sport Council agreed to a WRC Commission proposal for Rally1 cars to compete on WRC events without running the standard plug-in hybrid system.Instead, they will have to carry the equivalent weight of the full EV system in ballast and won’t be eligible for manufacturers’ championship points. Running…

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FIA publishes new 2024 WRC points system

FIA publishes new 2024 WRC points system

Confirmation that the WRC will embrace a new points structure in order to spice up the final day of events was ratified at the World Motor Sport Council in Baku earlier this month.

F1 reveals rules for new 'sprint shootout' qualifying session

F1 reveals rules for new 'sprint shootout' qualifying session

The new format will be used for the first time this weekend in Azerbaijan, the first of the six sprint weekends on the 2023 schedule, with the Austrian, Belgian, Qatar, USA and Sao Paulo events to follow.

WEC Hypercar manufacturers to be given priority for LMGT3 entries

WEC Hypercar manufacturers to be given priority for LMGT3 entries

The WEC organisation has outlined its strategy for putting together the grid for LMGT3, which replaces the GTE Am class in 2024, while stressing that further discussions within the FIA Endurance Commission are required before any sign-off by the World Motor Sport Council.

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