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This year marks 15 years of collaboration between Catapult and the FIA. What started as a shared ambition to enhance motorsport safety and operations has evolved into a deeply integrated, system-wide approach that touches every corner of the track: from the pit lane to the remote operations centre. Together, we’ve delivered scalable innovations that power modern motorsport and are now influencing how other sports operate.

Early exit on SS1 limits competitive running at Rally Islas Canarias. Estonian duo bounce back with consistent finish and key stage progress. First full high-speed Tarmac rally offers valuable insight for the pairing.

The FIA participated in the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s 2025 Safe Mobility Conference, held in Madison (Winsconsin, USA). Focusing on “Delivering Safe and Reliable Transport System”, the Conference gathered 220 participants and provided a valuable opportunity to explore the U.S. approach to traffic safety and discuss challenges, solutions, and best practices.

Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen returned to the top step of the FIA World Rally Championship podium for the first time since last year’s Rally Chile

On Monday, April 7, the Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) hosted the 14th Motorsport Medicine Seminar at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, government hospitals, the National Ambulance, Royal Medical Services, and other partners supporting the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. The seminar brought together more than 115 medical professionals from across Bahrain.

Jari-Matti Latvala overcomes turbo issues to take second straight FIA EHRC win. Tibor Érdi Jr. battles gearbox problems to finish second in Category 4. Donagh Kelly wins 2WD honours after fierce early fight with Belgian rival Pieter-Jan Maeyaert.

Rovanperä rockets into Sunday with a 45.2 sec lead, having won 12 of 13 stages and nearly doubled his overnight advantage Hot on his heels, Sébastien Ogier holds second, 22.9 sec ahead of Elfyn Evans, consolidating his runner-up spot. Following closely, Takamoto Katsuta sits fourth, just 25.7 sec ahead of Adrien Fourmaux in fifth.

Jari-Matti Latvala & Tuukka Shemeikka hold the lead after eight stages in their Toyota Celica GT4, despite a turbo gasket issue on the final run. Tibor Erdi Jr & Istvan Kerek sit P2 in their Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4×4, battling a noisy third gear. Pieter-Jan Maeyaert & Yves Dewulf round out the podium in their BMW M3, edging teammates Kelly/Kennedy after a season-opening duel.

Kalle Rovanperä was in a league of his own as he led a stunning Toyota clean sweep through Friday’s opening leg of Rally Islas Canarias.

Jari-Matti Latvala targets back-to-back wins in his Toyota Celica ST185. Tibor Érdi Jr. begins 2025 title defense in an upgraded Ford Sierra Sapphire. Tobias Johansson’s Audi Quattro returns to fight for a podium spot.