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Second edition of the FIA Extreme H World Cup confirmed for Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, from 29-31 October 2026. Hydrogen-powered Pioneer 25 race cars to compete in a high-intensity off-road format featuring Time Trials, Head-to-Head racing and wheel-to-wheel finals. World Cup to continue equal sporting format, with every team fielding male and female drivers competing for the same honours.

The FIA will officiate a new hydrogen land speed record attempt led by JCB on the Bonneville Salt Flats. JCB has designed, built and engineered the hydrogen-powered Hydromax vehicle to target a new land speed record. Project sees the British manufacturer return to the Bonneville Salt Flats 20 years after making history with its record-breaking Dieselmax car.

The FIA has announced 11 professional racing drivers as ambassadors for the 2026 season of the FIA Smart Driving Challenge (FIA SDC). Through the FIA SDC app, the ambassadors will lead global teams, helping drivers improve safety and sustainability on the road while competing to be named the World’s Smartest Driver. Powered by Greater Than’s AI technology, drivers worldwide can compete individually and as part of a team led by one of the world’s top racing drivers.

BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse’s Norbert Michelisz and Geely Cyan Racing’s Ma Qing Hua were the victors at the opening event of the 2026 FIA TCR World Tour at the Misano World Circuit in Italy last weekend.

A report published by the Real Automóvil Club de España (RACE) and the Fundación RACE, with support from the FIA Safe and Sustainable Mobility Grants Programme and FIA Foundation, highlights the need for stronger training and preventive measures to improve road safety linked to work-related travel.

Thierry Neuville claimed a dramatic Vodafone Rally de Portugal victory to revive his FIA World Rally Championship season and deliver Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team’s first win of 2026.

French youngster Julien Meunier completed a dream debut weekend in the FIA European Rallycross Championship on Sunday at the Biķernieki Circuit, turning his overnight qualifying advantage into a commanding overall victory in Euro RX3 after a dramatic final day of competition in Latvia.

Kristoffersson Motorsport came out swinging at the 2026 FIA Euro RX of Latvia, with Johan Kristoffersson leading Ole Christian Veiby home after one of the most packed and competitive rallycross weekends since 2018

The Portuguese pairing of Dinis Rogeira and Nelson Ramos made the perfect start to their quest for honours in this year’s FIA European Baja Cup by securing maximum points in tricky conditions at Spain’s Baja TT Cuenca on Sunday.

Middle East motor sport action returns next weekend (May 14th-16th) with the Jordan Rally, the third round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) being organised by Jordan Motorsport.