Over 230 Officials joined the FIA Officials summit from across the seven FIA World Championships, marking the first gathering of this scale since 2020 and introducing the next generation of FIA Officials.

• Nearly 44% of attendees are in their first 5 years as an Official
• 124 Stewards and 28 Race Directors were in attendance
• Attendees represented 50 different countries from across 6 global regions

Expert speakers and educators hosted 55 tailored sessions across three days, with the intensive summit providing an opportunity to grow knowledge, share experiences, and build networks, supporting world class officials to deliver world class sport.

The summit, hosted at Circuito de Madrid Jarama – RACE, is the next step in the FIA’s commitment of support to Officials and Volunteers and represents the investment that is being made in ensuring that safe and fair officiating of global motorsport, at all levels, continues.

Using emerging technologies to enhance decision making, efficiency, and fairness in race control

Officials received training in the use of new technologies to combat race control challenges including human factor limitation and data overload.

Used correctly, artificial intelligence and machine learning provides the next step in efficient and clear decisions, with AI-assisted race incident detection and analysis, automated track limit enforcement, and predictive analytics for proactive decision making.

High-speed AI-driven video analysis supports improved incident review, with advanced dashboards that consolidate telemetry, GPS, video and team radio, streamlining real-time data integration and visualisation.

First educational event from new FIA Officials Department

2025 marks the launch of the new FIA Officials department which supports the recruitment of officiating talent, empowers Officials at a regional level, improves efficiency, and is a cohesive operational process.

This centralised approach, led by Matteo Perini, Sport Officials Manager, provides greater visibility and management, allowing the FIA to have a better understanding, improve recruitment and training, and provide tailored, vital support.

FIA High Performance Programme launches second cycle to elevate officiating standards

Offering personalised training and development as part of the Stewards and Race Director Pathway, the FIA HPP works with participants to reach the pinnacle of officiating, preparing the next generation of FIA Officials to work at the highest level of motorsport.

The second cycle of the programme welcomes 12 new students – 6 Stewards and 6 Race Directors, chosen through a rigorous selection process. With an average age under-40, an equal gender split, and representatives from 11 countries across 5 continents, the programme is landmark in driving accessibility and diversity across all areas of motorsport.

Find out more details here.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, said: “This summit is a milestone event recognising and celebrating the contributions of FIA Officials who are the backbone of motorsport.

“The unwavering dedication of our officials and volunteers ensures fairness, safety, and integrity, and we enter the 2025 seasons ready to deliver safe, fair, and regulated competition.

“The FIA is dedicated to identifying and nurturing officiating talent, dedicated to ensuring accessibility and diversity, and dedicated to providing the support, the training, and the opportunities to empower. 2025 is the year of our Officials.”

Valerio Iachizzi, FIA Secretary General for Sport, said: “The FIA is investing heavily in the future of our Officials. The expertise and experience among our community is an incredible asset and it is vital we are sharing this with the next generation.

“The Officials pathway ensures worldwide education and knowledge sharing across all levels of motorsport, and the new FIA Officials department means we have the ability to identify and support new talent. I encourage anyone interested in becoming an Official to contact their local ASN and take the first step on this rewarding path.”

Elise Racette, FIA Volunteers & Officials Commission Chairs, said: “The summit was a fantastic representation of the dynamism, commitment, and passion that is fundamental in the Officials community which I am so proud to be a part of.

“Events like this provide the opportunity to connect and continue our education. Being an Official is a process of constantly learning and growing and the FIA is the conduit for that learning process. I am excited by the talent that we are seeing and the future of FIA Officials is incredibly bright.”

There are currently 302,000 formal, unpaid officials, marshals, and volunteers, covering the 60,700+ events staged each year* and the details and educational information shared during the summit will be disseminated across the FIA Member Club community as part of the Officials pathway across all levels of motorsport.