Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
Global governing body for international motorsport; sanctions Formula 1, World Rally Championship, World Endurance Championship, and Formula E. Headquarters: Paris, France. Common English usage retains the French name; no widely-used English equivalent.
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Formula 1
2026 FIA Formula 1 Regulations — Section B Sporting (Issue 06, 2026-04-28)
Formula One World Championship racing is governed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) under the authority of the FIA International Sporting Code (ISC) and its appendices. The specific regulatory framework consists of three primary documents published annually by the FIA:
Formula 1 (Technical)
2026 FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations, Issue 8 (24 June 2024) — major regulatory reset: new power unit, 100% sustainable fuel, active aerodynamics, lighter+narrower car
The FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations define the design, construction, and homologation rules for every F1 car. Unlike the Sporting Regulations (which govern race procedure, qualifying, penalties on track), the Technical Regulations govern what teams can build: chassis dimensions, aerodynamic s...
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