FIA Announces World Motor Sport Council Decisions
Wednesday 5 December 2018, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Hosted by FIA President Jean Todt and FIA Deputy President for Sport, Graham Stoker, the World Motor Sport Council gathered today in Saint Petersburg during the 2018 FIA Annual General Assembly for its final meeting of the year.
The following is a summary of the decisions taken during the meeting:
FIA Formula One World Championship
The 2019 season calendar was approved as follows:
17 March 2019
Australia
Melbourne
31 March 2019
Bahrain
Sakhir
14 April 2019
China
Shanghai
28 April 2019
Azerbaijan
Baku
12 May 2019
Spain
Barcelona
26 May 2019
Monaco
Monaco
9 June 2019
Canada
Montreal
23 June 2019
France
Le Castellet
30 June 2019
Austria
Spielberg
14 July 2019
Great Britain
Silverstone
28 July 2019
Germany
Hockenheim
4 August 2019
Hungary
Budapest
1 September 2019
Belgium
Spa
8 September 2019
Italy
Monza
22 September 2019
Singapore
Singapore
29 September 2019
Russia
Sochi
13 October 2019
Japan
Suzuka
27 October 2019
Mexico
Mexico City
3 November 2019
USA
Austin
17 November 2019
Brazil
São Paulo
1 December 2019
Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina
Changes to the 2019 F1 Sporting Regulations were agreed in order to:
- Ensure that fuel handling procedures are the same during testing as they are during race events
- Ensure that the way in which the grid is formed is clear when multiple penalties have been imposed
- Keep cars under yellow flag conditions until they reach the control line after the safety car returns to the pits
- Allow unrestricted CFD simulations to be carried out for the development of cars in accordance with the 2021 regulations
The Council approved the following amendments to the 2019 Technical Regulations:
- Adjustments to Article 3 in order to provide more clarity in some areas, primarily related to the front wing
- An adjustment to Article 4, with a weight limit increase from 740kg to 743kg
Further details will be available at fia.com
FIA World Rally Championship
The 2019 FIA World Rally Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:
27 January
Rally Monte Carlo
17 February
Rally Sweden
10 March
Rally Mexico
31 March
Rally France
28 April
Rally Argentina
12 May
Rally Chile
2 June
Rally Portugal
16 June
Rally Italy
4 August
Rally Finland
25 August
Rally Germany
15 September
Rally Turkey
6 October
Rally Great Britain
27 October
Rally Spain
17 November
Rally Australia
Competitors in the newly-created FIA WRC 2 Pro Championship are permitted to enter two R5 cars per team and must participate in a minimum of seven rounds with one car – including one event outside Europe. For the Drivers’ and Co-drivers’ Championships, the eight best scores will count towards the titles, while the highest placed car(s) in each team will score points in the FIA WRC 2 Pro Championship for Manufacturers. Competitors will have P2P status, be permitted one day of testing per event per driver, and will start in Championship order after the P1 drivers on the first day of competition. On days two and three, crews will start after the P1 group, in classification order.
The FIA WRC 2 Championship, now solely for drivers and co-drivers, will have no minimum number of events, although the first six scores from seven entered rounds will count towards the titles. Competitors will be permitted one day of pre-event testing and will start in Championship order after the P2P group, and on days two and three after the P2P group in classification order. No WRC 2 registration fee will be requested from competitors who hold a licence from the ASN of the organising country for the first event in which they participate.
An additional 10 minutes will be added to the current 30-minute midday service to give organisers the opportunity to implement promotional activities with any of the drivers.
For the purposes of cost saving, Rally Argentina and Rally Chile, and Rally Portugal and Rally Italy will be paired to enable the manufacturer teams to participate with the same chassis, engines and spare parts.
FIA World Endurance Championship
The 2019-2020 season calendar is as follows:
1 September 2019
4 Hours of Silverstone
Great Britain
6 October 2019
6 Hours of Fuji
Japan
10 November 2019
4 Hours of Shanghai
China
14 December 2019
8 Hours of Bahrain
Bahrain
1 February 2020
6 Hours of São Paulo
Brazil
TBC March 2020
1000 Miles of Sebring (8 hours)
USA
2 May 2020
6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Belgium
13-14 June 2020
24 Hours of Le Mans
France
Success ballast will be imposed for LMGTE Am cars entered in the championship. It will be in effect at all events, except for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The ballast calculation system uses the results of previous races (if any have been held) and championship positions, provided that all cars start any given season with a ballast of 0kg.
The scale of points awarded will be updated for the 2019-2020 season to account for the introduction of 4-hour events.
Technical regulations for the top-level endurance category which will be implemented from the 2020-2021 season were approved. These are based on the innovative concept of a ‘performance window’, aimed at creating close competition between differentiated hypercar prototype designs. The regulations include:
- Aerodynamics capped by regulations to control cost and ensure that performance does not compromise bodywork design
- Moveable aerodynamic devices front and rear
- Maximum 520kW combustion engine encouraging diversity
- Front-wheel energy recovery and release system up to 200kW
Cost control measures include a five-year homologation period, and limitations on parts per season, testing, tyres and personnel.
The complete regulations are available on fia.com
FIA World Rallycross Championship
The 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:
05-06 April
Yas Marina**
Abu Dhabi
27-28 April
Catalunya Barcelona
Spain
11-12 May
Spa-Francorchamps**
Belgium
25-26 May
Silverstone*
Great Britain
15-16 June
Hell-Lanke*
Norway
06-07 July
Höljes**
Sweden
03-04 August
Trois-Rivières
Canada
31 August - 01 September
Lohéac
France
14-15 September
Riga**
Latvia
09-10 November
Cape Town**
South Africa
* Subject to ASN confirmation
** Subject to circuit homologation
The Council approved a number of measures designed to more effectively control costs during the two-year transition to Electric Rallycross, including reducing the calendar to 10 rounds, a new limit on the number of personnel per team and shortening events to two days.
FIA Karting World Championship
The 2019 FIA Karting World Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:
FIA Karting World Championship – OK
5-8 September
Alahärmä
Finland
FIA Karting World Championship – Junior
5-8 September
Alahärmä
Finland
FIA Karting World Championship – KZ
19-22 September
Lonato
Italy
FIA Karting European Championship – OK
18-21 April
Angerville
France
16-19 May
Genk
Belgium
30 May - 02 June
Kristianstad
Sweden
18-21 July
Le Mans
France
FIA Karting European Championship – Junior
18-21 April
Angerville
France
16-19 May
Genk
Belgium
30 May - 02 June
Kristianstad
Sweden
18-21 July
Le Mans
France
FIA Karting European Championship – KZ
02-05 May
Wackersdorf
Germany
13-16 June
Sarno
Italy
FIA Karting European Championship – KZ2
02-05 May
Wackersdorf
Germany
13-16 June
Sarno
Italy
FIA Karting International Super Cup – KZ2
19-22 September
Lonato
Italy
FIA Karting Academy Trophy
02-05 May
Wackersdorf
Germany
13-16 June
Sarno
Italy
19-22 September
Lonato
Italy
FIA Karting Endurance Championship
26-29 September
Le Mans
France
FIA Karting European Championship - Superkart
25-27 October
Le Mans Bugatti
France
The homologation of the Mini Class, chassis, engines and tyres will also involve the ignition, the inlet silencer and the float-chamber carburettor at the same time. The homologation process will take place in 2019 for implementation on 1 January 2020.
Article Q of General Prescriptions 2.14 General Safety has been modified. With effect from 1 January 2019, the starting up, running in, warming up or testing of kart engines in the paddock and the reserved areas is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be fined at least €250 and may be disqualified in cases of repeated breach.
The free test sessions on Wednesday and Thursday at FIA Karting competitions will be discontinued from 1 January 2020.
The time penalty sanction for a front fairing in the wrong position during FIA Karting Championships, Cups and Trophies will be five seconds instead of 10 seconds, effective 1 January 2019.
FIA Formula E Championship
The 2018/19 FIA Formula E Championship season calendar is as follows:
15 December 2018
Saudi Arabia
Ad Diriyah
12 January 2019
Morocco
Marrakesh
26 January 2019
Chile
Santiago de Chile*
16 February 2019
Mexico
Mexico City
10 March 2019
China
Hong Kong
23 March 2019
China
Sanya*
13 April 2019
Italy
Rome
27 April 2019
France
Paris
11 May 2019
Monaco
Monaco
25 May 2019
Germany
Berlin
22 June 2019
Switzerland
Bern*
13 July 2019
USA
New York
14 July 2019
USA
New York
* Subject to ASN confirmation
Details relating to the new race format for the 2018/19 season were approved:
- The number, duration and the minimum time of arming of ‘Attack Modes’ (during which the maximum total power increases from 200kw to 225kw), will be determined at each race by the FIA, according to the special features of the circuits, one hour before the start at the latest
- The activation of the Attack Mode is forbidden in the first two laps
- The number of drivers allocated FanBoost (additional extra energy of maximum 100 kJ (power minimum 240 kW, maximum 250 kW, and time to be managed by the team), will increase from three to five. The winning drivers will be allocated one boost, to be used once after the 22nd minute of the race.
For the purpose of aiding driver rescue, the use of FIA-approved biometric gloves will be mandated for all drivers during each competition and all tests which are attended by more than one team.
FIA WTCR - World Touring Car Cup
The 2019 FIA WTCR - World Touring Car Cup calendar is as follows:
07 April
Morocco
Marrakesh
28 April
Hungary
Hungaroring
12 May
Slovakia
Slovakiaring
19 May
Netherlands*
Zandvoort*
22 June
Germany
Nordschleife
07 July
Portugal
Vila Real
15 September
China
Ningbo
27 October
Japan
Suzuka
17 November
Macau
Macau
TBA
Malaysia
Sepang
* Subject to Promoter Agreement
Changes relating to points awarded after qualifying sessions were approved as follows:
After the first qualifying session:
1st: 5 points
2nd: 4 points
3rd: 3 points
4th: 2 points
5th: 1 point
After Q3 of the second qualifying session:
1st: 5 points
2nd: 4 points
3rd: 3 points
4th: 2 points
5th: 1 point
For both Drivers’ and Teams' titles, points will be awarded to the top fifteen finishers according to the following scale:
1st: 25 points
2nd: 20 points
3rd: 16 points
4th: 13 points
5th: 11 points
6th: 10 points
7th: 9 points
8th: 8 points
9th: 7 points
10th: 6 points
11th: 5 points
12th: 4 points
13th: 3 points
14th: 2 points
15th: 1 point
Other updates to the Sporting Regulations include:
- The maximum number of entries for the season will increase from 28 to 32. Only two cars per team will be permitted. Entries on a race-by-race basis will not be eligible to score points
- Red flags or neutralisations in Qualifying sessions will represent (except in certain exceptional cases) the best lap of the driver causing the interruption to be deleted
- The driver penalty point system will be updated to bring it in line with other major FIA championships – meaning that if a driver accrues 12 penalty points, they will be disqualified from the following race, following which 12 points will be removed from their record
FIA Formula 2 Championship
The 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship Calendar is:
29-31 March
Bahrain
Sakhir
26-28 April
Azerbaijan
Baku
10-12 May
Spain
Barcelona
23-25 May
Monaco
Monaco
21-23 June
France
Le Castellet
28-30 June
Austria
Spielberg
12-14 July
Great Britain
Silverstone
02-04 August
Hungary
Budapest
30 August - 01 September
Belgium
Spa‐Francorchamps
06-08 September
Italy
Monza
27-29 September
Russia
Sochi
29 November - 01 December
Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina
FIA Formula 3 Championship
The 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship Calendar is:
10-12 May
Spain
Barcelona
21-23 June
France
Le Castellet
28-30 June
Austria
Spielberg
12-14 July
Great Britain
Silverstone
02-04 August
Hungary
Budapest
30 August - 01 September
Belgium
Spa‐Francorchamps
06-08 September
Italy
Monza
27-29 September
Russia
Sochi
FIA European Truck Racing Championship
The calendar for the 2019 FIA European Truck Racing Championship was confirmed as follows:
26 May
Italy
Misano
23 June
Hungary
Hungaroring
07 July
Slovakia
Slovakiaring
21 July
Germany
Nürburgring
01 September
Czech Republic
Most
15 September
Belgium
Zolder
29 September
France
Le Mans 24 Heures
06 October
Spain
Jarama
The FIA has launched a call for expressions of interest for a single fuel supplier with the goal of identifying a fuel that complies with the technical requirements, but with a specification that drastically reduces/limits the emission of smoke. The offers received will be carefully considered by the Truck Racing Commission for final decision before the start of the 2019 season.
FIA European Drag Racing Championship
The calendar for the 2019 FIA European Drag Racing Championship was confirmed as follows:
24-27 May
United Kingdom
Santa Pod Raceway
06-09 June
Sweden
Tierp Arena Dragster
05-07 July
Finland
LSK Drag Strip, Kauhava*
16-18 August
Germany
Hockenheim Grand Prix
22-25 August
Sweden
Tierp Arena Dragster
05-08 September
United Kingdom
Santa Pod Raceway
*Subject to circuit homologation
The 2019 Drag Racing Technical Regulations and Race Procedures were approved. In cooperation with the FIA Safety Commission, extensive updates have been made to the numerous safety standards contained in the regulations to introduce FIA Standards alongside those of the SFI. These regulations will be published in full on the FIA website.
FIA Regional Rally Championships
The format of the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship will be changed in 2019 to help competitors with logistics and add value to the title. Two APRC Cups, organised into smaller territories, will be held as qualifiers for a final. The APRC Asia and Pacific Cups for Drivers and Co-drivers will be held over a minimum of three events and all results will be taken into account. After participation in two rallies in an APRC Cup, drivers will automatically qualify for the final, which will be alternately hosted in a different Asia or Pacific country each year. Based on the results of the final, the following titles will be awarded:
FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers and Co-drivers
FIA Junior APRC Championship for Drivers (under the age of 28 years)
FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship for Manufacturers
APRC Nations Trophy
APRC Team Trophy
Competitors will also be permitted to enter categories of cars approved by ASNs holding APRC rounds.
In order to simplify the naming of titles in the FIA European Rally Championship, the FIA ERC Junior Championship U27 for Drivers will now be known as the FIA ERC 3 Junior Championship and the U28 series will become the FIA ERC 1 Junior Championship.
R4-Kit and R-GT cars will be eligible in the ERC 2 Championship from 2019.
The 2019 FIA European Rally Championship calendar is:
21-23 March
Azores Airlines Rallye**
Portugal
02-04 May
Rally Islas Canarias
Spain
24-26 May
Rally Liepaja
Latvia
28-30 June
Rally Poland
Poland
19-21 July
Rally di Roma Capitale*
Italy
16-18 August
Barum Czech Rally Zlín
Czech Republic
27-29 September
The Cyprus Rally
Cyprus
08-10 November
Rally Hungary
Hungary
* Subject to ASN confirmation
** Subject to promoter agreement
The 2019 FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship calendar is:
12-14 April
Rally of Otago*
New Zealand (Pacific Cup)
03-05 May
Rally of Whangarei
New Zealand (Pacific Cup)
06-07 July
Rally of Medan*
Indonesia (Pacific Cup)
03-04 August
Rally of Johor*
Malaysia (Asia Cup)
20-22 September
Rally Hokkaido
Japan (Asia Cup)
26-27 October
China Rally Longyou*
China (Asia Cup)
07-08 December
India Rally*
India (Final)
* Subject to ASN confirmation
The 2019 FIA Middle East Rally Championship calendar is:
14-16 March
Qatar International Rally
Qatar
25-27 April
Jordan Rally
Jordan
30 August - 01 September
Rally of Lebanon
Lebanon
27-29 September
The Cyprus Rally
Cyprus
31 October - 02 November
Kuwait International Rally
Kuwait
The 2019 FIA African Rally Championship calendar is:
21-23 February
Rallye Côte D'Ivoire Bandama
Ivory Coast
26-27 April
Yorks Timbers ARC - Sabie
South Africa
07-09 June
Zambia International Rally*
Zambia
05-07 July
Safari Rally Kenya
Kenya
02-04 August
Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally*
Uganda
13-15 September
Rally of Tanzania*
Tanzania
04-06 October
Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally
Rwanda
* Subject to ASN confirmation
The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Alpine calendar is:
12-14 April
Rally di Sanremo
Italy
10-12 May
Rallye Ain Jura
France
30 May – 01 June
Rallye du Chablais
Switzerland
The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Balkan calendar is:
10-12 May
Rally Bulgaria
Bulgaria
15-16 June
Rally Esok
Turkey
28-30 June
Rally Sliven
Bulgaria
26-29 September
Rally Serbia
Serbia
The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Baltic calendar is:
25-26 May
Rally Liepaja
Latvia
12-14 July
Rally Estonia
Estonia
07-09 September
East Swedish Rally*
Sweden
* Subject to ASN confirmation
The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Benelux calendar is:
15-16 March**
Zuiderzerally
Netherlands
16-17 March**
Herock Spa Rally
Belgium
28-29 June
Renties Ypres Rally
Belgium
13 July
GTC Rally*
Netherlands
27-28 September
East Belgian Rally
Belgium
01-03 November
Rallye du Condroz-Huy
Belgium
* Subject to ASN confirmation
** Upcoming date change for one of the two events
The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Celtic calendar is:
16-17 March
West Cork Rally
Ireland
27 April
Pirelli Rally
Great Britain
21-23 June
Donegal Rally
Ireland
16-17 August
Ulster Rally
Great Britain
28-29 September
Cork 20 Rally
Ireland
The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Central calendar is:
29-31 March
38. Valasska Rally Valmez
Czech Republic
17-18 May
47. Rally Cesky Krumlov
Czech Republic
07-08 June
Zagreb Open 45. INA Delta Rally
Croatia
11-13 July
Rally Weiz Styria
Austria
05-07 September
8. Mahle Rally Nova Gorica
Slovenia
31 October – 02 November
22. int ADMV Lausitz Rally
Germany
The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Iberia calendar is:
15-16 February
Rali Serras de Fafe
Portugal
21-23 March
Rallye Sierra Morena
Spain
09-11 May
Rallye Vila de Adeje bp Tenerife-Trofeo Cicar
Spain
02-04 August
Rali Vinho da Madeira
Portugal
14-16 September
56 Rallye Princesa de Asturias Cuidad de Oviedo
Spain
15-16 November
Rali Casinos du Algarve
Portugal
The 2019 European Rally Trophy Final will be held at the Rallye International du Valais, Switzerland on 16-19 October.
The 2019 FIA Codasur Rally Championship calendar is:
08-10 March
Rally de la Tierra Colorada*
Argentina
05-07 April
Rally Tans Itapua
Paraguay
24-26 May
Rally de Erechim*
Brazil
23-25 August
Rally de Santa Cruz*
Bolivia
15-17 November
Rally del Atlantico
Uruguay
* Subject to ASN confirmation
The 2019 FIA NACAM Rally Championship calendar is:
07-10 March
16 Rally Mexico*
Mexico
12-14 April
51 Rally Montanas*
Mexico
28-30 June
42 Rally Baie des Chaleurs*
Canada
29-31 August
16 Rally Sierra Juarez*
Mexico
26-28 September
3 Rally Nuestra Senora del Valle*
Venezuela
21-23 November
3 Rally Colima*
Mexico
* Subject to ASN confirmation
The 2019 R-GT Cup calendar is:
24-27 January
87 Rallye Monte Carlo
Monaco
28-31 March
Rallye de France – Tour de Corse
France
12-14 April
Rally di Sanremo
Italy
07-08 June
Zagreb Open 45 INA Delta Rally
Croatia
28-29 June
Renties Ypres Rally
Belgium
19-21 July
Rally di Roma Capitale*
Italy
22-25 August
ADAC Rallye Deutschland
Germany
16-19 October
Rallye International du Valais
Switzerland
* Subject to ASN confirmation
In order to increase participation in FIA regional rallies, it was approved that cars in Groups A, N, R and RGT will be permitted to participate in international rallies other than those of the FIA World Rally Championship during a further period of eight years following the expiry of their homologation.
The 2019 FIA World Cup for Cross Country – Rallies calendar is:
21-26 February
Manateq Qatar Cross‐Country Rally
Qatar
30 March - 04 April
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
UAE
05-11 May
Turkmen Desert Race
Turkmenistan
26 May - 01 June
Rally Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
04-08 October
Rallye du Maroc
Morocco
The 2019 FIA World Cup for Cross Country – Bajas calendar is:
14-17 February
Baja Russia‐Northern Forest
Russia
07-09 March
Dubai Baja
UAE
20-23 June
Italian Baja
Italy
25-28 July
Baja España Aragón
Spain
08-11 August
Hungarian Baja
Hungary
29 August - 01 September
Baja Poland
Poland
19-21 September
Jordan Baja
Jordan
24-26 October
Baja Portalegre 500
Portugal
FIA Electric and New Energies Championships
The calendar for the 2019 FIA E-Rally Regularity was confirmed as follows:
04-05 May
Greece
Hi‐Tech EKO Mobility Rally 2019
16-18 May
Czech Republic
8th Czech New Energies Rallye
30 May - 01 June
Switzerland
Rallye du Chablais
07-09 June
Portugal
Oeiras Eco Rally
28-30 June
France
Rallye du Gard
12-14 July
Czech Republic
Eco Energy Rally Bohemia
08 August
Canada
Rallye E‐Efficacite du Quebec
23-24 August
Iceland
eRally Iceland
05-08 September
Poland
Rally Poland New Energies
19-21 September
Slovenia
3rd MAHLE Eco Rally 2019
05-06 October
Spain
III Eco‐Rallye Bilbao
23-27 October
Monaco
4e eRallye Monte‐Carlo
16-17 November
Spain
Eco Rally de la Comunitat Valenciana
The 2019 Suzuka Solar Car Race will take place on 02-03 August.
FIA Hill Climb Commission
The 2019 FIA European Hill Climb Championship calendar is:
12-14 April
St Jean du Gard ‐ Col St Pierre
France
26-28 April
Rechberg
Austria
10-12 May
Rampa Internacional da Falperra
Portugal
17-19 May
Subida Internacional al Fito
Spain
31 May - 02 June
Ecce Homo Sternberk
Czech Republic
14-16 June
Glasbachrennen
Germany
05-07 July
Trento Bondone
Italy
19-21 July
Dobšinšký kopec
Slovakia
26-28 July
Limanowa
Poland
16-18 August
St. Ursanne ‐ Les Rangiers
Switzerland
30 August - 01 September
GHD Petrol Ilirska Bistrica
Slovenia
13-15 September
Buzetski dani
Croatia
A and N cars will now be permitted to take part in the European Hill Climb Championship and FIA International Hill Climb Cup for a further five years following the expiry of their homologation, to maintain competitiveness and keep the FIA hill climb competitions open to a wide range of cars.
FIA Historic Motor Sport Commission
The calendar for the FIA Masters Historic Formula One and Sports Car Championships is:
29-31 March
Paul Ricard
France
25-26 May
Brands Hatch GP*
Great Britain
28-30 June
Magny Cours
France
26-28 July
Silverstone GP*
Great Britain
09-11 August
Nürburgring*
Germany
06-08 September
Zandvoort
Netherlands
27-29 September
Spa‐Francorchamps*
Belgium
* Subject to promoter agreement
The FIA Masters Historic Formula One Sporting Regulations will be amended to reflect the introduction of four distinct titles for each of the championship classes.
The second edition of the FIA Historic Formula 3 European Cup will take place in Zandvoort, Netherlands, on 4-6 September 2019.
The calendar for the FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior Cars is:
26-28 April
Hockenheim
Germany
07-09 June
Dijon*
France
28-30 June
Most
Czech Republic
09-11 August
Nürburgring
Germany
06-08 September
Zandvoort
Netherlands
12-13 October
Estoril
Portugal
* Subject to ASN confirmation
The 2019 FIA European Historic Sporting Rally Championship calendar is:
15-16 March
67˚ Rally Costa Brava
Spain
26-27 April
28˚ Historic Vltava Rally
Czech Republic
24-25 May
11˚ Rally Asturias Historico
Spain
27-29 June
Ypres Historic Rally
Belgium
18-20 July
Rally Weiz
Austria
09-10 August
Lahti Historic Rally
Finland
30-31 August
24˚ Rally Alpi Orientali Historic
Italy
19-21 September
31˚ Rally Elba Storico
Italy
11-13 October
51˚ Mecsek Rally
Hungary
FIA Off Road Commission
The 2019 FIA European Autocross Championship calendar is as follows:
10-12 May
Seelow**
Germany
01-02 June
Musa
Latvia
07-09 June
Vilkyciai
Lithuania
28-30 June
Matschenberg**
Germany
05-07 July
Nová Paka**
Czech Republic
19-21 July
Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu
France
23-25 August
Prerov**
Czech Republic
13-15 September
Saint-Igny-de-Vers**
France
20-22 September
Maggiora**
Italy
** Subject to circuit re-homologation
FIA GT Commission
The 2019 FIA GT World Cup was approved to take place during the Macau Grand Prix from 14-17 November, subject to circuit homologation and promoter agreement. A dedicated class for Silver Drivers will be introduced.
The 2019 FIA GT Nations Cup was approved to take place at the Autodromo Vallelunga in Italy from 1-3 November. The addition of different categories of motor sport to future Nations Cup events is being evaluated, with the view to creating festival-style events across disciplines.
FIA Drifting
Following the success of the second FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup in Tokyo, updated FIA Guidelines for Drifting Events were prepared as the final act of the FIA Drifting Working Group.
The Guidelines were approved by the World Council and will be presented to the new FIA Drifting Commission that will begin work in early 2019.
FIA Safety Commission
Appendix L of the International Sporting Code, relating to the allocation of Super Licence Points, was updated. The table of Super Licence points has been revised and is available in the appendix to this press release which can be downloaded here.
An additional amendment was approved to reduce the maximum number of championships in which a driver can accumulate Super Licence points in a single calendar year from two to one.
The first-ever standard for ADR systems will be introduced, with the intention of opening the market to new suppliers and encouraging more competitive pricing.
FIA Women in Motorsport Commission
National selections for The Girls on Track Karting Challenge have now been completed in nine countries. The initial sociological survey results indicate a high level of satisfaction from the participants, who would also encourage female friends to try such an event. The European Final will be held at Le Mans on 8-10 March 2019 and will be followed by two training camps for the successful drivers. The project will then draw to a close on 2 October 2019 at the European Parliament in Brussels, where a karting slalom demonstration will also be hosted.
A new educational programme for girls aged from 8 to 18 was approved. This project, partly funded by the FIA Innovation Fund, will be launched in 2019. Under the name ‘FIA Girls On Track - Dare To Be Different’, the programme symbolises the collaboration of two successful existing programmes: D2BD founded by Susie Wolff and the FIA Karting Challenge launched this year in partnership with Erasmus+. Through this programme, the FIA intends to reach a much broader audience and highlight the numerous opportunities for girls in motor sport, not only as drivers but also functions such as engineering, management and communication.
Following the FIA Women Drivers’ Academy, the Commission was pleased to confirm that new opportunities are now open for girls in Endurance, with the participation of women planned in the Rookie Test in the World Endurance Championship in 2019, and female crews in ALMS & ELMS, with the ultimate goal of bringing women drivers to the podium of the Le Mans 24 Hours from 2019.
In Formula E, nine women drivers will take part in the official tests in Saudi Arabia on 16 December, following the first event of season five of the Championship.
As part of the Commission’s collaboration with FIA Karting, a minimum of one kart has been reserved for one of the finalists of The Girls on Track Karting Challenge who could contest the 2019 Karting Academy Trophy, helping to start a potential career in motor sport.
FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission
The Council accepted proposals relating to licences for participants with disabilities, including:
Disabled Driver Passport, which must be issued by the ASN to the competitor with detailing the following information:
- Manual or automatic driver’s licence
- The amount of time it takes the competitor to independently extricate himself from his competition vehicle
- The details of adaptations needed for the competitor to control the competition vehicle
- Ambulant or non-ambulant competitor. This Passport will supplement the International Licences for Drivers with Disabilities.
2019 World Motor Sport Council Meeting Calendar
07 March
Geneva
On the occasion of the Geneva International Motor Show
14 June
Paris
On the occasion of the 24 Heures du Mans
04 October
Cologne
Michael Schumacher Exhibition, MOTORWORLD
04 December
Paris
At the occasion of the FIA Annual General Assembly