FIA Announces World Motor Sport Council Decisions

Hosted by FIA President Jean Todt and FIA Deputy President for Sport, Graham Stoker, the World Motor Sport Council gathered today in Saint Petersburg during the 2018 FIA Annual General Assembly for its final meeting of the year.

The following is a summary of the decisions taken during the meeting:

FIA Formula One World Championship

The 2019 season calendar was approved as follows:

17 March 2019	Australia	Melbourne
31 March 2019	Bahrain	Sakhir
14 April 2019	China	Shanghai
28 April 2019	Azerbaijan	Baku
12 May 2019	Spain	Barcelona
26 May 2019	Monaco	Monaco
9 June 2019	Canada	Montreal
23 June 2019	France	Le Castellet
30 June 2019	Austria	Spielberg
14 July 2019	Great Britain	Silverstone
28 July 2019	Germany	Hockenheim
4 August 2019	Hungary	Budapest
1 September 2019	Belgium	Spa
8 September 2019	Italy	Monza
22 September 2019	Singapore	Singapore
29 September 2019	Russia	Sochi
13 October 2019	Japan	Suzuka
27 October 2019	Mexico	Mexico City
3 November 2019	USA	Austin
17 November 2019	Brazil	São Paulo
1 December 2019	Abu Dhabi	Yas Marina

Changes to the 2019 F1 Sporting Regulations were agreed in order to:

• Ensure that fuel handling procedures are the same during testing as they are during race events
• Ensure that the way in which the grid is formed is clear when multiple penalties have been imposed
• Keep cars under yellow flag conditions until they reach the control line after the safety car returns to the pits
• Allow unrestricted CFD simulations to be carried out for the development of cars in accordance with the 2021 regulations

The Council approved the following amendments to the 2019 Technical Regulations:

• Adjustments to Article 3 in order to provide more clarity in some areas, primarily related to the front wing
• An adjustment to Article 4, with a weight limit increase from 740kg to 743kg

Further details will be available at fia.com

FIA World Rally Championship

The 2019 FIA World Rally Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:

27 January	Rally Monte Carlo
17 February	Rally Sweden
10 March	Rally Mexico
31 March	Rally France
28 April	Rally Argentina
12 May	Rally Chile
2 June	Rally Portugal
16 June	Rally Italy
4 August	Rally Finland
25 August	Rally Germany
15 September	Rally Turkey
6 October	Rally Great Britain
27 October	Rally Spain
17 November	Rally Australia

Competitors in the newly-created FIA WRC 2 Pro Championship are permitted to enter two R5 cars per team and must participate in a minimum of seven rounds with one car – including one event outside Europe. For the Drivers’ and Co-drivers’ Championships, the eight best scores will count towards the titles, while the highest placed car(s) in each team will score points in the FIA WRC 2 Pro Championship for Manufacturers. Competitors will have P2P status, be permitted one day of testing per event per driver, and will start in Championship order after the P1 drivers on the first day of competition. On days two and three, crews will start after the P1 group, in classification order.

The FIA WRC 2 Championship, now solely for drivers and co-drivers, will have no minimum number of events, although the first six scores from seven entered rounds will count towards the titles. Competitors will be permitted one day of pre-event testing and will start in Championship order after the P2P group, and on days two and three after the P2P group in classification order. No WRC 2 registration fee will be requested from competitors who hold a licence from the ASN of the organising country for the first event in which they participate.

An additional 10 minutes will be added to the current 30-minute midday service to give organisers the opportunity to implement promotional activities with any of the drivers.

For the purposes of cost saving, Rally Argentina and Rally Chile, and Rally Portugal and Rally Italy will be paired to enable the manufacturer teams to participate with the same chassis, engines and spare parts.

FIA World Endurance Championship

The 2019-2020 season calendar is as follows:

1 September 2019	4 Hours of Silverstone	Great Britain
6 October 2019	6 Hours of Fuji	Japan
10 November 2019	4 Hours of Shanghai	China
14 December 2019	8 Hours of Bahrain	Bahrain
1 February 2020	6 Hours of São Paulo	Brazil
TBC March 2020	1000 Miles of Sebring (8 hours)	USA
2 May 2020	6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps	Belgium
13-14 June 2020	24 Hours of Le Mans	France

Success ballast will be imposed for LMGTE Am cars entered in the championship. It will be in effect at all events, except for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The ballast calculation system uses the results of previous races (if any have been held) and championship positions, provided that all cars start any given season with a ballast of 0kg.

The scale of points awarded will be updated for the 2019-2020 season to account for the introduction of 4-hour events.

Technical regulations for the top-level endurance category which will be implemented from the 2020-2021 season were approved. These are based on the innovative concept of a ‘performance window’, aimed at creating close competition between differentiated hypercar prototype designs. The regulations include:

• Aerodynamics capped by regulations to control cost and ensure that performance does not compromise bodywork design
• Moveable aerodynamic devices front and rear
• Maximum 520kW combustion engine encouraging diversity
• Front-wheel energy recovery and release system up to 200kW

Cost control measures include a five-year homologation period, and limitations on parts per season, testing, tyres and personnel.

The complete regulations are available on fia.com

FIA World Rallycross Championship

The 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:

05-06 April	Yas Marina**	Abu Dhabi
27-28 April	Catalunya Barcelona	Spain
11-12 May	Spa-Francorchamps**	Belgium
25-26 May	Silverstone*	Great Britain
15-16 June	Hell-Lanke*	Norway
06-07 July	Höljes**	Sweden
03-04 August	Trois-Rivières	Canada
31 August – 01 September	Lohéac	France
14-15 September	Riga**	Latvia
09-10 November	Cape Town**	South Africa

* Subject to ASN confirmation
** Subject to circuit homologation

The Council approved a number of measures designed to more effectively control costs during the two-year transition to Electric Rallycross, including reducing the calendar to 10 rounds, a new limit on the number of personnel per team and shortening events to two days.

FIA Karting World Championship

The 2019 FIA Karting World Championship calendar is confirmed as follows:

FIA Karting World Championship – OK
5-8 September	Alahärmä	Finland

FIA Karting World Championship – Junior
5-8 September	Alahärmä	Finland

FIA Karting World Championship – KZ
19-22 September	Lonato	Italy

FIA Karting European Championship – OK
18-21 April	Angerville	France
16-19 May	Genk	Belgium
30 May – 02 June	Kristianstad	Sweden
18-21 July	Le Mans	France

FIA Karting European Championship – Junior
18-21 April	Angerville	France
16-19 May	Genk	Belgium
30 May – 02 June	Kristianstad	Sweden
18-21 July	Le Mans	France

FIA Karting European Championship – KZ
02-05 May	Wackersdorf	Germany
13-16 June	Sarno	Italy

FIA Karting European Championship – KZ2
02-05 May	Wackersdorf	Germany
13-16 June	Sarno	Italy

FIA Karting International Super Cup – KZ2
19-22 September	Lonato	Italy

FIA Karting Academy Trophy
02-05 May	Wackersdorf	Germany
13-16 June	Sarno	Italy
19-22 September	Lonato	Italy

FIA Karting Endurance Championship
26-29 September	Le Mans	France

FIA Karting European Championship – Superkart
25-27 October	Le Mans Bugatti	France

The homologation of the Mini Class, chassis, engines and tyres will also involve the ignition, the inlet silencer and the float-chamber carburettor at the same time. The homologation process will take place in 2019 for implementation on 1 January 2020.

Article Q of General Prescriptions 2.14 General Safety has been modified. With effect from 1 January 2019, the starting up, running in, warming up or testing of kart engines in the paddock and the reserved areas is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be fined at least €250 and may be disqualified in cases of repeated breach.

The free test sessions on Wednesday and Thursday at FIA Karting competitions will be discontinued from 1 January 2020.

The time penalty sanction for a front fairing in the wrong position during FIA Karting Championships, Cups and Trophies will be five seconds instead of 10 seconds, effective 1 January 2019.

FIA Formula E Championship

The 2018/19 FIA Formula E Championship season calendar is as follows:

15 December 2018	Saudi Arabia	Ad Diriyah
12 January 2019	Morocco	Marrakesh
26 January 2019	Chile	Santiago de Chile*
16 February 2019	Mexico	Mexico City
10 March 2019	China	Hong Kong
23 March 2019	China	Sanya*
13 April 2019	Italy	Rome
27 April 2019	France	Paris
11 May 2019	Monaco	Monaco
25 May 2019	Germany	Berlin
22 June 2019	Switzerland	Bern*
13 July 2019	USA	New York
14 July 2019	USA	New York

* Subject to ASN confirmation

Details relating to the new race format for the 2018/19 season were approved:

• The number, duration and the minimum time of arming of ‘Attack Modes’ (during which the maximum total power increases from 200kw to 225kw), will be determined at each race by the FIA, according to the special features of the circuits, one hour before the start at the latest
• The activation of the Attack Mode is forbidden in the first two laps
• The number of drivers allocated FanBoost (additional extra energy of maximum 100 kJ (power minimum 240 kW, maximum 250 kW, and time to be managed by the team), will increase from three to five. The winning drivers will be allocated one boost, to be used once after the 22nd minute of the race.

For the purpose of aiding driver rescue, the use of FIA-approved biometric gloves will be mandated for all drivers during each competition and all tests which are attended by more than one team.

FIA WTCR – World Touring Car Cup

The 2019 FIA WTCR – World Touring Car Cup calendar is as follows:

07 April	Morocco	Marrakesh
28 April	Hungary	Hungaroring
12 May	Slovakia	Slovakiaring
19 May	Netherlands*	Zandvoort*
22 June	Germany	Nordschleife
07 July	Portugal	Vila Real
15 September	China	Ningbo
27 October	Japan	Suzuka
17 November	Macau	Macau
TBA	Malaysia	Sepang

* Subject to Promoter Agreement

Changes relating to points awarded after qualifying sessions were approved as follows:

After the first qualifying session:

1st: 5 points
2nd: 4 points
3rd: 3 points
4th: 2 points
5th: 1 point

After Q3 of the second qualifying session:

1st: 5 points
2nd: 4 points
3rd: 3 points
4th: 2 points
5th: 1 point

For both Drivers’ and Teams' titles, points will be awarded to the top fifteen finishers according to the following scale:

1st: 25 points
2nd: 20 points
3rd: 16 points
4th: 13 points
5th: 11 points
6th: 10 points
7th: 9 points
8th: 8 points
9th: 7 points
10th: 6 points
11th: 5 points
12th: 4 points
13th: 3 points
14th: 2 points
15th: 1 point

Other updates to the Sporting Regulations include:

• The maximum number of entries for the season will increase from 28 to 32. Only two cars per team will be permitted. Entries on a race-by-race basis will not be eligible to score points
• Red flags or neutralisations in Qualifying sessions will represent (except in certain exceptional cases) the best lap of the driver causing the interruption to be deleted
• The driver penalty point system will be updated to bring it in line with other major FIA championships – meaning that if a driver accrues 12 penalty points, they will be disqualified from the following race, following which 12 points will be removed from their record

FIA Formula 2 Championship

The 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship Calendar is:

29-31 March	Bahrain	Sakhir
26-28 April	Azerbaijan	Baku
10-12 May	Spain	Barcelona
23-25 May	Monaco	Monaco
21-23 June	France	Le Castellet
28-30 June	Austria	Spielberg
12-14 July	Great Britain	Silverstone
02-04 August	Hungary	Budapest
30 August – 01 September	Belgium	Spa"Francorchamps
06-08 September	Italy	Monza
27-29 September	Russia	Sochi
29 November – 01 December	Abu Dhabi	Yas Marina

FIA Formula 3 Championship

The 2019 FIA Formula 3 Championship Calendar is:

10-12 May	Spain	Barcelona
21-23 June	France	Le Castellet
28-30 June	Austria	Spielberg
12-14 July	Great Britain	Silverstone
02-04 August	Hungary	Budapest
30 August – 01 September	Belgium	Spa"Francorchamps
06-08 September	Italy	Monza
27-29 September	Russia	Sochi

FIA European Truck Racing Championship

The calendar for the 2019 FIA European Truck Racing Championship was confirmed as follows:

26 May	Italy	Misano
23 June	Hungary	Hungaroring
07 July	Slovakia	Slovakiaring
21 July	Germany	Nürburgring
01 September	Czech Republic	Most
15 September	Belgium	Zolder
29 September	France	Le Mans 24 Heures
06 October	Spain	Jarama

The FIA has launched a call for expressions of interest for a single fuel supplier with the goal of identifying a fuel that complies with the technical requirements, but with a specification that drastically reduces/limits the emission of smoke. The offers received will be carefully considered by the Truck Racing Commission for final decision before the start of the 2019 season.

FIA European Drag Racing Championship

The calendar for the 2019 FIA European Drag Racing Championship was confirmed as follows:

24-27 May	United Kingdom	Santa Pod Raceway
06-09 June	Sweden	Tierp Arena Dragster
05-07 July	Finland	LSK Drag Strip, Kauhava*
16-18 August	Germany	Hockenheim Grand Prix
22-25 August	Sweden	Tierp Arena Dragster
05-08 September	United Kingdom	Santa Pod Raceway

*Subject to circuit homologation

The 2019 Drag Racing Technical Regulations and Race Procedures were approved. In cooperation with the FIA Safety Commission, extensive updates have been made to the numerous safety standards contained in the regulations to introduce FIA Standards alongside those of the SFI. These regulations will be published in full on the FIA website.

FIA Regional Rally Championships

The format of the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship will be changed in 2019 to help competitors with logistics and add value to the title. Two APRC Cups, organised into smaller territories, will be held as qualifiers for a final. The APRC Asia and Pacific Cups for Drivers and Co-drivers will be held over a minimum of three events and all results will be taken into account. After participation in two rallies in an APRC Cup, drivers will automatically qualify for the final, which will be alternately hosted in a different Asia or Pacific country each year. Based on the results of the final, the following titles will be awarded:

FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers and Co-drivers

FIA Junior APRC Championship for Drivers (under the age of 28 years)

FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship for Manufacturers

APRC Nations Trophy

APRC Team Trophy

Competitors will also be permitted to enter categories of cars approved by ASNs holding APRC rounds.

In order to simplify the naming of titles in the FIA European Rally Championship, the FIA ERC Junior Championship U27 for Drivers will now be known as the FIA ERC 3 Junior Championship and the U28 series will become the FIA ERC 1 Junior Championship.

R4-Kit and R-GT cars will be eligible in the ERC 2 Championship from 2019.

The 2019 FIA European Rally Championship calendar is:

21-23 March	Azores Airlines Rallye**	Portugal
02-04 May	Rally Islas Canarias	Spain
24-26 May	Rally Liepaja	Latvia
28-30 June	Rally Poland	Poland
19-21 July	Rally di Roma Capitale*	Italy
16-18 August	Barum Czech Rally Zlín	Czech Republic
27-29 September	The Cyprus Rally	Cyprus
08-10 November	Rally Hungary	Hungary

* Subject to ASN confirmation
** Subject to promoter agreement

The 2019 FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship calendar is:

12-14 April	Rally of Otago*	New Zealand (Pacific Cup)
03-05 May	Rally of Whangarei	New Zealand (Pacific Cup)
06-07 July	Rally of Medan*	Indonesia (Pacific Cup)
03-04 August	Rally of Johor*	Malaysia (Asia Cup)
20-22 September	Rally Hokkaido	Japan (Asia Cup)
26-27 October	China Rally Longyou*	China (Asia Cup)
07-08 December	India Rally*	India (Final)

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 FIA Middle East Rally Championship calendar is:

14-16 March	Qatar International Rally	Qatar
25-27 April	Jordan Rally	Jordan
30 August – 01 September	Rally of Lebanon	Lebanon
27-29 September	The Cyprus Rally	Cyprus
31 October – 02 November	Kuwait International Rally	Kuwait

The 2019 FIA African Rally Championship calendar is:

21-23 February	Rallye Côte D'Ivoire Bandama	Ivory Coast
26-27 April	Yorks Timbers ARC – Sabie	South Africa
07-09 June	Zambia International Rally*	Zambia
05-07 July	Safari Rally Kenya	Kenya
02-04 August	Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally*	Uganda
13-15 September	Rally of Tanzania*	Tanzania
04-06 October	Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally	Rwanda

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Alpine calendar is:

12-14 April	Rally di Sanremo	Italy
10-12 May	Rallye Ain Jura	France
30 May – 01 June	Rallye du Chablais	Switzerland

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Balkan calendar is:

10-12 May	Rally Bulgaria	Bulgaria
15-16 June	Rally Esok	Turkey
28-30 June	Rally Sliven	Bulgaria
26-29 September	Rally Serbia	Serbia

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Baltic calendar is:

25-26 May	Rally Liepaja	Latvia
12-14 July	Rally Estonia	Estonia
07-09 September	East Swedish Rally*	Sweden

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Benelux calendar is:

15-16 March**	Zuiderzerally	Netherlands
16-17 March**	Herock Spa Rally	Belgium
28-29 June	Renties Ypres Rally	Belgium
13 July	GTC Rally*	Netherlands
27-28 September	East Belgian Rally	Belgium
01-03 November	Rallye du Condroz-Huy	Belgium

* Subject to ASN confirmation

** Upcoming date change for one of the two events

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Celtic calendar is:

16-17 March	West Cork Rally	Ireland
27 April	Pirelli Rally	Great Britain
21-23 June	Donegal Rally	Ireland
16-17 August	Ulster Rally	Great Britain
28-29 September	Cork 20 Rally	Ireland

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Central calendar is:

29-31 March	38. Valasska Rally Valmez	Czech Republic
17-18 May	47. Rally Cesky Krumlov	Czech Republic
07-08 June	Zagreb Open 45. INA Delta Rally	Croatia
11-13 July	Rally Weiz Styria	Austria
05-07 September	8. Mahle Rally Nova Gorica	Slovenia
31 October – 02 November	22. int ADMV Lausitz Rally	Germany

The 2019 FIA European Rally Trophy – Iberia calendar is:

15-16 February	Rali Serras de Fafe	Portugal
21-23 March	Rallye Sierra Morena	Spain
09-11 May	Rallye Vila de Adeje bp Tenerife-Trofeo Cicar	Spain
02-04 August	Rali Vinho da Madeira	Portugal
14-16 September	56 Rallye Princesa de Asturias Cuidad de Oviedo	Spain
15-16 November	Rali Casinos du Algarve	Portugal

The 2019 European Rally Trophy Final will be held at the Rallye International du Valais, Switzerland on 16-19 October.

The 2019 FIA Codasur Rally Championship calendar is:

08-10 March	Rally de la Tierra Colorada*	Argentina
05-07 April	Rally Tans Itapua	Paraguay
24-26 May	Rally de Erechim*	Brazil
23-25 August	Rally de Santa Cruz*	Bolivia
15-17 November	Rally del Atlantico	Uruguay

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 FIA NACAM Rally Championship calendar is:

07-10 March	16 Rally Mexico*	Mexico
12-14 April	51 Rally Montanas*	Mexico
28-30 June	42 Rally Baie des Chaleurs*	Canada
29-31 August	16 Rally Sierra Juarez*	Mexico
26-28 September	3 Rally Nuestra Senora del Valle*	Venezuela
21-23 November	3 Rally Colima*	Mexico

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 R-GT Cup calendar is:

24-27 January	87 Rallye Monte Carlo	Monaco
28-31 March	Rallye de France – Tour de Corse	France
12-14 April	Rally di Sanremo	Italy
07-08 June	Zagreb Open 45 INA Delta Rally	Croatia
28-29 June	Renties Ypres Rally	Belgium
19-21 July	Rally di Roma Capitale*	Italy
22-25 August	ADAC Rallye Deutschland	Germany
16-19 October	Rallye International du Valais	Switzerland

* Subject to ASN confirmation

In order to increase participation in FIA regional rallies, it was approved that cars in Groups A, N, R and RGT will be permitted to participate in international rallies other than those of the FIA World Rally Championship during a further period of eight years following the expiry of their homologation.

The 2019 FIA World Cup for Cross Country – Rallies calendar is:

21-26 February	Manateq Qatar Cross"Country Rally	Qatar
30 March – 04 April	Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge	UAE
05-11 May	Turkmen Desert Race	Turkmenistan
26 May – 01 June	Rally Kazakhstan	Kazakhstan
04-08 October	Rallye du Maroc	Morocco

The 2019 FIA World Cup for Cross Country – Bajas calendar is:

14-17 February	Baja Russia"Northern Forest	Russia
07-09 March	Dubai Baja	UAE
20-23 June	Italian Baja	Italy
25-28 July	Baja España Aragón	Spain
08-11 August	Hungarian Baja	Hungary
29 August – 01 September	Baja Poland	Poland
19-21 September	Jordan Baja	Jordan
24-26 October	Baja Portalegre 500	Portugal

FIA Electric and New Energies Championships

The calendar for the 2019 FIA E-Rally Regularity was confirmed as follows:

04-05 May	Greece	Hi"Tech EKO Mobility Rally 2019
16-18 May	Czech Republic	8th Czech New Energies Rallye
30 May – 01 June	Switzerland	Rallye du Chablais
07-09 June	Portugal	Oeiras Eco Rally
28-30 June	France	Rallye du Gard
12-14 July	Czech Republic	Eco Energy Rally Bohemia
08 August	Canada	Rallye E"Efficacite du Quebec
23-24 August	Iceland	eRally Iceland
05-08 September	Poland	Rally Poland New Energies
19-21 September	Slovenia	3rd MAHLE Eco Rally 2019
05-06 October	Spain	III Eco"Rallye Bilbao
23-27 October	Monaco	3e eRallye Monte"Carlo
16-17 November	Spain	Eco Rally de la Comunitat Valenciana

The 2019 Suzuka Solar Car Race will take place on 02-03 August.

FIA Hill Climb Commission

The 2019 FIA European Hill Climb Championship calendar is:

12-14 April	St Jean du Gard " Col St Pierre	France
26-28 April	Rechberg	Austria
10-12 May	Rampa Internacional da Falperra	Portugal
17-19 May	Subida Internacional al Fito	Spain
31 May – 02 June	Ecce Homo Sternberk	Czech Republic
14-16 June	Glasbachrennen	Germany
05-07 July	Trento Bondone	Italy
19-21 July	Dobšinšký kopec	Slovakia
26-28 July	Limanowa	Poland
16-18 August	St. Ursanne " Les Rangiers	Switzerland
30 August – 01 September	GHD Petrol Ilirska Bistrica	Slovenia
13-15 September	Buzetski dani	Croatia

A and N cars will now be permitted to take part in the European Hill Climb Championship and FIA International Hill Climb Cup for a further five years following the expiry of their homologation, to maintain competitiveness and keep the FIA hill climb competitions open to a wide range of cars.

FIA Historic Motor Sport Commission

The calendar for the FIA Masters Historic Formula One and Sports Car Championships is:

29-31 March	Paul Ricard	France
25-26 May	Brands Hatch GP*	Great Britain
28-30 June	Magny Cours	France
26-28 July	Silverstone GP*	Great Britain
09-11 August	Nürburgring*	Germany
06-08 September	Zandvoort	Netherlands
27-29 September	Spa"Francorchamps*	Belgium

* Subject to promoter agreement

The FIA Masters Historic Formula One Sporting Regulations will be amended to reflect the introduction of four distinct titles for each of the championship classes.

The second edition of the FIA Historic Formula 3 European Cup will take place in Zandvoort, Netherlands, on 4-6 September 2019.

The calendar for the FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior Cars is:

26-28 April	Hockenheim	Germany
07-09 June	Dijon*	France
28-30 June	Most	Czech Republic
09-11 August	Nürburgring	Germany
06-08 September	Zandvoort	Netherlands
12-13 October	Estoril	Portugal

* Subject to ASN confirmation

The 2019 FIA European Historic Sporting Rally Championship calendar is:

15-16 March	67Ëš Rally Costa Brava	Spain
26-27 April	28Ëš Historic Vltava Rally	Czech Republic
24-25 May	11Ëš Rally Asturias Historico	Spain
27-29 June	Ypres Historic Rally	Belgium
18-20 July	Rally Weiz	Austria
09-10 August	Lahti Historic Rally	Finland
30-31 August	24Ëš Rally Alpi Orientali Historic	Italy
19-21 September	31Ëš Rally Elba Storico	Italy
11-13 October	51Ëš Mecsek Rally	Hungary

FIA Off Road Commission

The 2019 FIA European Autocross Championship calendar is as follows:

10-12 May	Seelow**	Germany
01-02 June	Musa	Latvia
07-09 June	Vilkyciai	Lithuania
28-30 June	Matschenberg**	Germany
05-07 July	Nová Paka**	Czech Republic
19-21 July	Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu	France
23-25 August	Prerov**	Czech Republic
13-15 September	Saint-Igny-de-Vers**	France
20-22 September	Maggiora**	Italy

** Subject to circuit re-homologation

FIA GT Commission

The 2019 FIA GT World Cup was approved to take place during the Macau Grand Prix from 14-17 November, subject to circuit homologation and promoter agreement. A dedicated class for Silver Drivers will be introduced.

The 2019 FIA GT Nations Cup was approved to take place at the Autodromo Vallelunga in Italy from 1-3 November. The addition of different categories of motor sport to future Nations Cup events is being evaluated, with the view to creating festival-style events across disciplines.

FIA Drifting

Following the success of the second FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup in Tokyo, updated FIA Guidelines for Drifting Events were prepared as the final act of the FIA Drifting Working Group.

The Guidelines were approved by the World Council and will be presented to the new FIA Drifting Commission that will begin work in early 2019.

FIA Safety Commission

Appendix L of the International Sporting Code, relating to the allocation of Super Licence Points, was updated. The table of Super Licence points has been revised and is available in the appendix to this press release which can be downloaded here.

An additional amendment was approved to reduce the maximum number of championships in which a driver can accumulate points in a single calendar year from two to one.

The first-ever standard for ADR systems will be introduced, with the intention of opening the market to new suppliers and encouraging more competitive pricing.

FIA Women in Motorsport Commission

National selections for The Girls on Track Karting Challenge have now been completed in nine countries. The initial sociological survey results indicate a high level of satisfaction from the participants, who would also encourage female friends to try such an event. The European Final will be held at Le Mans on 8-10 March 2019 and will be followed by two training camps for the successful drivers. The project will then draw to a close on 2 October 2019 at the European Parliament in Brussels, where a karting slalom demonstration will also be hosted.

A new educational programme for girls aged from 8 to 18 was approved. This project, partly funded by the FIA Innovation Fund, will be launched in 2019. Under the name ‘FIA Girls On Track – Dare To Be Different’, the programme symbolises the collaboration of two successful existing programmes: D2BD founded by Susie Wolff and the FIA Karting Challenge launched this year in partnership with Erasmus+. Through this programme, the FIA intends to reach a much broader audience and highlight the numerous opportunities for girls in motor sport, not only as drivers but also functions such as engineering, management and communication.

Following the FIA Women Drivers’ Academy, the Commission was pleased to confirm that new opportunities are now open for girls in Endurance, with the participation of women planned in the Rookie Test in the World Endurance Championship in 2019, and female crews in ALMS & ELMS, with the ultimate goal of bringing women drivers to the podium of the Le Mans 24 Hours from 2019.

In Formula E, nine women drivers will take part in the official tests in Saudi Arabia on 16 December, following the first event of season five of the Championship.

As part of the Commission’s collaboration with FIA Karting, a minimum of one kart has been reserved for one of the finalists of The Girls on Track Karting Challenge who could contest the 2019 Karting Academy Trophy, helping to start a potential career in motor sport.

FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission

The Council accepted proposals relating to licences for participants with disabilities, including:

Disabled Driver Passport, which must be issued by the ASN to the competitor with detailing the following information:

• Manual or automatic driver’s licence
• The amount of time it takes the competitor to independently extricate himself from his competition vehicle
• The details of adaptations needed for the competitor to control the competition vehicle
• Ambulant or non-ambulant competitor. This Passport will supplement the International Licences for Drivers with Disabilities.

2019 World Motor Sport Council Meeting Calendar

07 March	Geneva	On the occasion of the Geneva International Motor Show
14 June	Paris	On the occasion of the 24 Heures du Mans
04 October	Cologne	Michael Schumacher Exhibition, MOTORWORLD
04 December	Paris	At the occasion of the FIA Annual General Assembly