The FIA – or Federation International de l’Automobile – is the governing body of world motor sport. It is the organisation, made up of a multitude of member associations including Motorsport Ireland, which establishes the championships for Formula One, the World Endurance Championship, the World Rally Championship and many more. “If you have a set of regulations that are overly restrictive, you’re going to start to stifle great minds” Geaney adds. Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli crash during the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. Nothing different from a Formula One car having to stay on the track or face a penalty.

Source: The Irish Times March 06, 2026 16:56 UTC