Tom Kristensen’s truly exceptional record of nine Le Mans wins stands as a benchmark unlikely to be surpassed any time soon. But as the greatest driver of the world’s greatest sports car event reveals, it all pivoted on a single phone call in the summer of 1997…

Last week, FIA representatives participated in a series of World Bank meetings within the framework of Transforming Transportation 2019, a conference organised in Washington DC by the World Bank and EMBARQ – the sustainable mobility initiative of WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.

Here’s a recap of some of the latest developments in the FIA European Rally Championship.

New agreement signed by Jean Todt and Thomas Bach to show motor sport and road safety content on the Olympic Channel global digital platform

Vanessa Low’s journey from a life-changing injury to Paralympic gold is an inspiring tale of determination, self-belief and vision. Now, she’s bringing that commitment to the FIA’s #3500LIVES campaign to reduce road fatalities, with the message that in a world full of distractions, focus is everything

AUTO looks back on the successful road safety exhibition and electric karting experience that took place at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, assessing its impact and what it means for the future of motor sport

Mahindra Racing driver sprints to grandstand finish in Morocco 

Two years on from racing in the Le Mans 24 Hours, quadruple amputee Frédéric Sausset is embarking on another incredible motor sport adventure – building a full team of disabled drivers for a season of endurance racing.

Karting is an essential link in the Motor Sport pyramid. This is why the FIA ​​is devoting all the energy necessary.

After a hugely successful Formula 1 career, grand prix great Felipe Massa has embarked on two new challenges – leading the development of motor sport’s entry-level discipline as President of the FIA’s International Karting Commission and racing in the future-focused Formula E Championship. Both, he insists, are defined by the same motivation – the joy of competition.

Safety researchers are ensuring that technology developed for top-level championships cascades down to grassroots racing and beyond.

On the occasion of Michael Schumacher's 50th birthday, Jean Todt, FIA President said: "For his 50th birthday, affectionate thoughts for Michael Schumacher, the greatest F1 champion in history, with unbroken records. Michael, you have always been a fighter and you always will be."

This final AUTO of the year celebrates a special moment in the life of the FIA family, as its publication comes not long after the GENERAL ASSEMBLY and the PRIZE GIVING ceremony that honours the winners of the FIA championships. Therefore what better cover story than the protagonists of what has been another exciting season of motor sport.

Each year, the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards give public recognition to the most outstanding international road safety initiatives. The awards recognise achievement and innovation that improve road safety. The 2018 edition saw the FIA High Level Panel for Road Safety being honoured in the Road Safety Management category for its action to promote key safety messages and actions globally.