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For the 2023 season, ACI Sport, on behalf of Automobile Club d’Italia, and the Scuola Federale ACI Sport "Michele Alboreto” have partnered to develop and deliver the ‘Progetto Giovani’, a programme to celebrate and nurture young Italian motor sport talent.

Georgia completed its 2022 Esports season with national championships held in three different disciplines. This marks a record number of disciplines since the emergence of official digital motor sport competitions in the country in 2020.

Czech Martin Kadlečik has emerged victorious in the first-ever FIA Esports South European Zone Cup, held on 19-20 December 2022, on the Assetto Corsa Competizione platform. The tournament, which was supported by the FIA Sport Grant Programme and organised by the Croatian Automobile and Karting Federation (CAKF), saw 15 European auto sport federations compete for trophies in four races held on legendary European circuits: Monza, Catalunya, Spa-Francorchamps, and Nürburgring.

Since September 2022, The Latvian Automobile Federation (LAF) has spearheaded an inspirational project at Ropazi High School in Latvia. Tapping into the need to engage children in STEM subjects in a fun and practical way, this workshop class focuses on motor sport and asks students to prepare a car for Folkrace amateur autocross, as well as then participate in a real race.

Israel has successfully held its first-ever Hill Climb race, marking a historic day for the country's motor sport industry. The Israel Automobile and Karting Association (ILAKA) supervised the event and worked closely with local authorities and police to obtain the necessary permits.

The 57 RallyRACC Catalunya-COSTA DAURADA (October 20-23) expanded on their measures to reduce the WRC round’s carbon footprint and neutralise the impact that cannot be eliminated through local actions. Calculating and compensating for CO₂ emissions, correct waste management, and prioritising the use of sustainable vehicles by the organisation are some of the measures that have been applied this year.

In reaction to the humanitarian and refugee crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, several FIA Member organisations in both Sport and Mobility - especially in Region I, Europe - have mobilised to provide support and assistance to the Ukrainian people in these difficult times.

The Dutch ASN KNAF has recognised virtual racing as a discipline since 2017, and decided to step up in 2020 by developing a bespoke platform to enable virtual racing events and activities. The hub, called KNAF Digital, has already attracted 2,000 people.

The Norges Bilsportforbund (NBF), the National Sporting Authority delegated by the Royal Automobile Club of Norway (KNA) since 1932 to exert control over motor sport in the country, is making concrete efforts to ensure it is more accessible, particularly to young enthusiasts. After two years of alternative activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the NBF Young Driver Development Programme is now back to normal and committed to supporting young talented drivers with driving courses, training sessions, and workshops.

The FIA and Sweden’s National Sporting Authority, Svensk Bilsport, have hosted first-ever FIA Drag Racing Scrutineers Training