The Association Internationale des Automobile Clubs Reconnus (AIACR, English: 'International Association of Recognized Automobile Clubs') was founded in Paris on … See more

FIA World Motor Sport Council
The World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has the decision-making responsibility for all motorsport the FIA governs and sanctions. It … See more

Carnet de Passages en Douane
In 1913, the AIACR created the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD), allowing motorists to cross international borders into signatory territories for temporary periods without customs tariffs, duties or taxes payable on … See more

Formula One
FISA–FOCA war (1970s—1980s)
The CSI determined the regulations and calendar of the major international championships, such … See more

General Assembly
The General Assembly is the Federation's supreme governing body, consisting of representatives from … See more

The true history of Formula One began in the 1946 Grand Prix season with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA's) standardisation of rules for Formula One cars. … See more

FIA Foundation
The FIA Foundation was established in 2001 as the FIA's charitable arm. A registered charity in the United Kingdom, the foundation received a US$300 million grant from the sale of Formula One's rights to fund research … See more