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FIA confirms WRC candidate event will be held in the United States from 11-17 June 2026 with stages assessed in Kentucky and Tennessee A candidate event is a trial-run event for possible inclusion in the FIA WRC calendar. Organised to WRC standards and observed closely, it functions to test whether the event can meet the sporting, safety and operational, requirements of the WRC. The success of the event would open the door to a WRC round in the USA from 2027

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pierre Ketterer as Director of the General Manager’s Office, effective 1 March 2026.

- FIA welcomes Hankook, one of the world’s leading tyre makers, to its FIA Global Partner Programme - Partnership includes role as Official Partner of the FIA Awards and the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series, a global platform for sustainable innovations in motor sport and mobility - Joint focus on innovation, sustainability and safety, aimed at promoting the transfer of developments from motorsport to future-orientated mobility

Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson claimed their first ever Rallye Monte-Carlo victory, taking an early lead in the FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers.

Oliver Solberg stands on the verge of becoming the youngest winner in Rallye Monte-Carlo history after surviving a dramatic Saturday that ended with a fan-lined super special stage in the heart of Monaco.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is back in the cross-country rallying spotlight when the north-central city of Ha’il hosts the Saudi Baja on January 29th-31st.

Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah romped to an emphatic victory in the 29th Oman International Rally.

Oliver Solberg built on his early advantage at Rallye Monte-Carlo on Friday, delivering another controlled performance to extend his lead to more than one minute after nine stages.

Returning for its third edition, applications for the FIA Innovation Challenge 2026 are now open. From large-scale initiatives to targeted, local campaigns, Member Clubs from across the four Mobility Regions in the FIA network are invited to submit innovative projects that drive growth, development and meaningful impact for communities.

Oliver Solberg completed a strong opening leg at Rallye Monte-Carlo to hold the early lead after Thursday night’s three-stage schedule, as crews faced demanding conditions across the French Alps.