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FIA

American

Federal Insurance Administration.

FIA British

abbreviation

(in Britain) Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries
motor racing Fédération Internationale l'Automobile, Formula One's governing body

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Etymology

Origin of FIA

(for sense 2) from French

Example Sentences

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The issue of closing speeds between cars in different power modes is something of which governing body the FIA has long been aware.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

"While several alternatives were considered, it was ultimately decided that no substitutions will be made in April," Formula 1's governing body the FIA said in a statement before Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The rules give the FIA discretion to disable the 'straight-line mode', where the front and rear wings open to reduce drag and boost speed.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The Mercedes engine has been measured by the FIA at both ambient and operating temperature and complied with the limit of 16:1 at all times, senior F1 insiders have told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists their engine is legal and that its design has been approved by the FIA.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

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