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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But the FIA was concerned that speed drop-off in the second part of the straights would be so extreme F1 would have an image problem.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Formula 1's governing body the FIA said on Saturday that a change to the way the compression ratio was measured would be introduced on 1 June, with a further revision for the 2027 season.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
Donnelly continues to work in motorsport as a driver coach, FIA steward and founder of the Donnelly Track Academy.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
The teams are in ongoing discussions about whether to take action, and if so, what form it should take, with governing body the FIA and F1.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Governing body the FIA has proposed a compromise whereby the ratio is measured both at ambient temperature and 130C.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
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