FIA
Americanabbreviation
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(in Britain) Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries
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motor racing Fédération Internationale l'Automobile, Formula One's governing body
Etymology
Origin of FIA
(for sense 2) from French
Example Sentences
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The shame is that this could all have been avoided had the FIA and F1 acted differently before the race.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
The championship leaders had lodged a 'right of review' request with the FIA after Formula 1's governing body overturned a 10-second penalty for Alpine's Pierre Gasly for speeding in the pit lane.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
In addition to the rules agreement, the FIA has informed the power-unit manufacturers of the ranking of engine performance.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The FIA has not published its verdict, but sources have said Red Bull have been found to have the most powerful engine.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Various changes are being made to the cars' settings by governing body the FIA on safety grounds.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
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