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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To start with a point of order, it is Formula 1 that decides the calendar - as in, the commercial rights holder - not the FIA, the governing body.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Why hasn't the FIA made a decision on the final two races of the season?
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
A statement from governing body the FIA said: "These changes were introduced to ensure that the spectators have the best possible chance to enjoy a full race if disruptions occur."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
And the organisers have told commercial rights holder F1 and governing body the FIA that they are prepared to make changes to the venue for next year.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Gasly's pole comes a day after he lost his third place from the Monaco Grand Prix because the FIA Court of Appeal reinstated a penalty he was given at the race in June.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
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