International Automobile Federation
| Name | International Automobile Federation (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) |
| Abbreviation | FIA |
| Foundation date | 20 June 1904 |
| Affiliation | FIA Institute FIA Foundation International Olympic Committee World Health Organization Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development World Tourism Organization UN Environment Programme |
| President | Jean Todt |
| Region served | International |
| Membership | 239 national organisations |
| Official language | English, French, Italian |
| Headquarters | Place de la Concorde |
| Address | Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile 8, Place de la Concorde 75008 Paris, France |
| Website | https://www.fia.com/ |
FIA is the global association, representing interests of motoring organisation and motorcar users. The Organisation primarily work on three key factors to work on- Sports, Campaigns and Mobility. FIA aims to provide clean, safe and systematic vehicles for all users. FIA has a simple goal- "To keep you moving safely and dynamically." it draws a significant role in licensing and sanctioning various forms of motorsports such as Formula 1, World Endurance Championship, World Rally Championship etc.
History
On 20th June 1904, The Association Internationale des Automobile Clubs Reconnus (AIACR) was found in Paris as an association of some national motor clubs with a prime aim to create standard rules for motorsports and to govern the motorsports events all around the world. In 1922, the AIACR delegated the association to Commission Sportive Internationale with a command to set and look over the rules and regulations of international Grand Prix motor racing. Post the Second World War, AIACR was renamed to Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. The association, later on, categorise motorsports including the Formula One and Two and conducted the first world championship in 1950. After the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, FIA created Expert Advisory Safety Committee to analyse and work more on the safety concerns of drivers in motorsports. The committee worked with the Motor Industry Research Association. Later on, it also founded a car safety programme, the European New Car Assessment Programme.
