The safety and wellbeing of all motorsport participants is the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile’s (FIA) first priority, and as a knowledge-led federation the FIA continues to provide educational opportunities for the sporting community.

Building on the expansive offering available via the FIA University, the FIA has launched five new Motorsport Medicine eLearning Modules to provide educational support and help grow the medical knowledge of staff, volunteers and drivers across the global motorsport network.

Each module is tailored to different specialties, offering comprehensive guidance on best practices before, during, and after events.

The five modules have been developed by the FIA University in collaboration with the FIA Medical Commission and with the support of the FIA Foundation.

1. The Driver’s Handbook: As athletes, racing drivers must maintain peak physical and mental condition. This module focuses on fitness, medical checks, event preparation, and accident preparation to allowing drivers to perform necessary medical checks, follow event processes, and manage challenging situations effectively.
2. Understanding Concussion: Concussion education is key in keeping motorsport as safe as possible. This module educates drivers, medical staff, and teams on recognizing concussion symptoms, implementing correct response protocols, and managing safe returns to competition.
3. Duties of the Healthcare Professional: This module is designed to brief clinical staff of all levels, on how to operate safely within a motorsport environment. Covering pre-event preparation, in-event responsibilities, and post-event procedures, participants will gain knowledge on best practices in motorsport medical care.
4. Duties of the Chief Medical Officer: Aimed at current, deputy and aspiring Chief Medical Officers, this module provides a framework for leading medical operations at motorsport events. It includes key responsibilities, preparation processes, event-day medical leadership, and post-event duties to ensure effective medical management.
5. Principles of Pre-Hospital Care: This module is aimed at those new to the concept of pre-hospital care and at those already practicing in the field. Covering trauma kinematics, on-scene assessment, and emergency management, it equips participants with the skills needed to follow the correct procedures when handling specific motorsport medical scenes at the pre-hospital stage.

Each of these modules takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete and is available via the FIA University website.

By completing these courses, participants will be better equipped to handle medical situations in motorsport and contribute to a safer racing environment.

FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, commented on the new modules saying: “As a Federation we are committed to providing the safest sporting environment possible, ensuring all staff and volunteers have access to the most up to date medical training available.

By expanding our educational resources, we are strengthening the global motorsport medical network, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance safety both on and off the track.”

Dr. Sean Petherbridge, FIA Medical Commission President and FIA Medical Affairs Manager, said: “I fully support the FIA President’s vision of increasing accessibility and participation in motorsport while maintaining the highest safety standards. As our sport grows, so does the need for highly trained medical personnel, and these modules are an important step in supporting their development.

The modules provide essential knowledge for medical professionals at all levels, from newcomers to experienced Chief Medical Officers. Additionally, drivers will benefit from the Driver’s Handbook, which offers key insights into their own medical preparedness and how they can work effectively with medical teams at events.”

All five modules are now live and available on the FIA University eLearning platform for existing users: https://elearning.fia.com/learn/signin

New users can register for an account and enter FL044-MEDI into the Branch Code field to gain access.

For more information contact elearning@fia.com