FIA oversees Formula 1 rules and race weekend operations

The FIA, or Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, governs Formula 1 by writing and enforcing the sport's rules, officiating sessions, and licensing drivers and vehicles. It oversees race weekends through appointed officials, including a Race Director and stewards who have the authority to impose penalties for rule violations. The organization also manages racing safety standards and the technical compliance of vehicles during events. Mohammed Ben Sulayem currently serves as FIA president, having been re-elected for a second term at the end of December 2025.

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