FIM launches a historical campaign in Arabic countries

Based on this year´s International Women´s Day theme “Break the Bias” the FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission (CFM) wants to highlight that women all over the world are riding motorcycles and are being active in motorcycling activities. On Friday 20 May the CFM launched a special campaign to give visibility to the women in motorcycling in Arabic countries.

Jordan Group © Mahmoud Qoursha

The campaign started from Jordan where local female riders organised a parade and a road safety training session. The virtual relay of female riders then moved on to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Lebanon where local women raised awareness by riding motorcycles. Also, Iraq organised their first motorcycle training for girls. The campaign also includes Qatar and Palestine who have expressed their interest to improve the situation of women in motorcycling. Qatar already participated in the International Women´s Day theme with their female officials.

Bahrain Group © Iron Horse Rider

FIM President Jorge Viegas: “For the FIM it is important to show that people all over the world are active in motorcycling no matter what their gender or culture is. We are truly grateful that so many federations have shown their interest to highlight the various activities of women in their countries. We hope that the number of female riders will continue growing globally like it has done during the past few years.”

Lebanon Group © LMC Women

FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission Director Nita Korhonen: “Women – as well as men - should have the right to follow their dreams and do what they want no matter where they live. Traditionally in some countries it has not been that common to have female motorcycling riders and that is the reason why we want now break the bias and give more visibility for these role models in various Arabic countries. I want to express a special thanks to the Jordan Motorsports and to Mr Bater Kardan for this great co-operation idea as well as to all the Arabic countries who joined this very important and historical campaign, which for sure is going to have a major impact in the long run.”

Mr Bater Kardan, Jordan Motorsports: “Under the principles of equal opportunities and women empowerment, we have an obligation and commitment to have an active role in facilitating, encouraging, and assisting women riders to realise their dreams and hobbies and develop their skills and strengthen their confidence while enjoying motorcycle riding for mobility and sports. We are very proud to have the support of FIM in setting the platform and working along side the other federations to create a footprint and be part of these activities and establish foundations for development and continuity.”

Photo Gallery HERE

Nita Korhonen | FIM Women in Motorcycing Commission Director| cfm-director@fim.ch

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Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country, Speedway and E-Bikes. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.

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WorldSBK returns to Australia for its final round from the 18th to the 20th of November

The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit will host the 12th and final round of the 2022 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship; with WorldSBK and WorldSSP taking to the track from the 18th to the 20th of November. The 2022 season will conclude with the only double header of the year, as the Australian Round will take place just one week after the Indonesian Round. It will be the first time since 2010 that the WorldSBK season has finished with back-to-back rounds, and the 11th time in the Championship’s history.

The iconic Phillip Island Circuit has featured on the WorldSBK calendar every year since 1990, aside from 1993 and last year due to the pandemic and has hosted the highest number of WorldSBK races (61 races). Phillip Island is now back on the calendar for 2022 and the whole WorldSBK paddock looks forward to returning to Australia for what promises to be a thrilling season finale. It will be the fourth time in the Championship’s 35-year history that Phillip Island welcome the season finale; the last time being in 1996. Beyond 2022, it is expected that the Australian Round will go back to its traditional slot in the calendar as the season opener.

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FIM E-XPLORER WORLD CUP - CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR RACING TEAM

The FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is the world’s first electric all-terrain motorcycle competition. The series will launch in September of 2022 and feature 3 races in its inaugural season. The sporting concept is reserved for up to 12 mixed teams to compete in head-to-head relay races on two-wheel all-terrain motorcycles propelled 100% by electric motors. For more information please refer to 2022 FIM E-XPLORER WORLD CUP REGULATIONS.

EXPLORER S.A. is the official promoter of the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup Series, having received a 10-year worldwide exclusive licence to promote electric all-terrain motorcycle racing from the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).

EXPLORER S.A. and the FIM are hereby issuing a call for candidates to express their interest in becoming a Racing Team to compete in the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup, starting in the 2022 season.
The overall long-term interests of the series will determine which candidates are selected. Up to 12 teams will participate in each season of the series.

Each selected Team shall commit to participate in all the Races of the series as an official team, with at least two (2) official riders (one female and one male rider).

The precise terms of this selection process, together with the applicable selection criteria, deadlines, legal requirements, template application documents and other conditions, will be communicated to candidates who have registered a formal expression of interest with FIM E-XPLORER World Cup on or before 5pm CET Friday 22 April 2022.

Read the full details in the document in attached file.

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Logistical issues oblige Argentina GP time schedule change

Logistical issues affecting freight for the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship have obliged a schedule change for the upcoming Gran Prix of Argentina. Five cargo flights were scheduled to ship paddock material from Lombok, Indonesia, to Tucuman, close to Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina, in the week following the Indonesian GP.

Due to two separate issues affecting two different flights, the final freight for the Argentina GP will now arrive in the country on Friday. The flight contains freight for all classes of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship, with changes to the time schedule therefore obliged for all classes.

Free Practice sessions will now begin and take place for all classes on Saturday morning. Of the sessions that normally take place on Friday, only one has been cancelled, with the other moved to Saturday. Qualifying will take place on Saturday afternoon, with a slightly later start time.

Warm Up sessions on Sunday morning have been extended, with each race set to begin at the same start time as originally scheduled.

The trip from Lombok to Termas consisted of five flights. Three of the planned cargo routes took freight from Lombok to Tucuman via technical stops in Mombasa, Lagos and Brazil. The two other routes saw freight planned to travel from Lombok to Doha, Doha to Accra in Ghana and then on to Tucuman.

The chain of events started last Wednesday when one of the five airplanes suffered a problem during a technical stop in Mombasa, Kenya. The first plane which had already arrived in Tucuman was then returned to Lombok to collect more freight, and unfortunately has also suffered a technical problem during a layover this past Wednesday night.

As of Thursday morning local time in Argentina, one cargo load remains grounded in Mombasa, Kenya. The plane is awaiting a part in order to return to the air, with two parts – one dispatched from Europe and another back up part, dispatched from the Middle East – already en route.

The plane is expected to take off this evening and will follow the route from Mombasa via Lagos and Brazil, arriving in Tucuman on Friday.

Dorna and IRTA would like to thank the teams and paddock personnel for their effort and understanding, as well as the promoter of the Grand Prix of Argentina for their invaluable support and assistance.

We also would like to thank fans for their patience, both those in Argentina and those watching around the world, and we look forward to enjoying some fantastic track action and racing on Saturday and Sunday.

Please find attached the new time schedule for the Gran Premio Michelin® de la Republica Argentina.

FIM, Dorna and ITDC agree track improvements or Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit

The pre-season Official MotoGP™ Test at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit saw the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship return to Indonesia for the first time in 25 years. The three days of track time were invaluable for the riders, teams and organisation, allowing all parties to gain experience at the new circuit before the inaugural Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia.

The three-day test has also given the organisation and governing body the opportunity to ensure the venue complies with MotoGP™ standards and assess any improvements necessary ahead of the track’s debut on the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar.
The feedback from riders and teams regarding the layout of the track and its safety standards, including the extensive runoff areas of both tarmac and gravel, has been overwhelmingly positive.

During the test, two areas of improvement were identified, which are the cleanliness of the track surface and the excess of aggregate affecting parts of the circuit.

The FIM, which oversees track homologation, has been in communication with the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) regarding these necessary improvements, which are to be implemented a minimum of seven days before the inaugural Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia.
Circuit owner ITDC has agreed with the FIM’s assessment and requests, demonstrating their high level of support and commitment to the sport. All parties have reacted quickly and work towards these improvements is already underway, including the resurfacing of part of the track.

The circuit will be resurfaced from the section before Turn 17 until after Turn 5. The venue will also prepare for the Grand Prix by employing world leading technology to ensure the entirety of the surface meets MotoGP™ standards.

The FIM and Dorna would like to thank the ITDC for their incredible support and prompt reaction. All parties would also like to assure our Indonesian fans, and all those around the world, that the 2022 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia will take place on the planned date, and MotoGP™ is very much looking forward to returning to Lombok

2022 FIM Commissions Conference

The 2022 FIM Commissions Conference took place at the Grand Hôtel de Divonne in Divonne les Bains (France) and via videoconference from 11 to 13 February. This Conference was a unique opportunity for more than 300 FIM Family Members from all around the world, such as Board of Directors Members, Commissions Directors and Members as well as FIM World Championships promoters and Race Directors to meet and share ideas and expertise, all driven by a common passion for motorcycling.

FIM Family picture at the Grand Hôtel de Divonne in Divonne les Bains (France) © Patrice Moullet

For the first time ever, a SuperLicence Seminars plenary session was organised in the framework of of the Commissions meetings on Friday 11 February.

On this occasion, many topics were addressed, in particular, the energy transition, the FIM’s sound level reduction strategy, the new rules in circuit racing related to safety, the safeguarding policy, the athletes’ safety and wellbeing as well as the antidoping programme.

In addition, Niels Wittich, FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 Race Director, set the scene with a keynote speech on “motor-sport competitions’ decision-making process – perspectives and implications at national and international level”.

This first plenary session was concluded with a roundtable, animated by Gavin Emmett, to which Niels Wittich was joined by Jorge Viegas, FIM President; Phil Morris, FIM Speedway World Championship Race Director; Stuart Higgs, British Superbike Championship Race Director and Mike Webb, MotoGP Race Director, to address the roles and duties of Race Directors in various motorcycling disciplines. In the afternoon, a training workshop on the topic “Leading through change” addressed to the Secretaries General of the National Federations and Continental Unions was organised. Additionally, various SuperLicence Seminars on several disciplines took place in parallel on Friday afternoon.

From left: Niels Wittich (FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 Race Director); Phil Morris (FIM Speedway World Championship Race Director); Jorge Viegas (FIM President) © Patrice Moullet

Following on from the 2020 initiative, the FIM President invited the new 2022 FIM Championship Promoters, Adam Bailey, SX Global; François Ribeiro, Discovery Sports Events; Charles Cuypers, A.S.O.; Bernard Estripeau, S2; Events to join the second plenary session of the weekend, that took place on Saturday morning. On the theme of “On the road to the future”, each Promoter explained the main changes, projects and challenges for the year to come and the near future. During this meeting, the FIM Legacy project was addressed. A first architectural model of the new administrative building with a space dedicated to the technical laboratory (FIM Tech Lab) was presented. It was reminded that the current FIM Headquarters would be transformed into a motorcycle sport museum/Hall of Fame to be managed by the International Foundation for Motorcycling (IFM).

From left: Bernard Estripeau (S2); Valentin Guyonnet (E-Xplorer); François Ribeiro (Discovery Sports Events); Charles Cuypers (A.S.O.); Jorge Viegas (FIM President); on video screen Adam Bailey (SX Global); © Patrice Moullet

Long and loyal service awards were presented to the following members:

10 years’ service in 2020: PADMANABHAN Roop Kumar Gajala (FMSCI) – CTI; KING Paul (ACU) – CCR; ADAMO Leonzio (FMI) – CID; STEELE Anthony (ACU) – CCP; WULVERYCK Jean-François (FRMM) – CTT
15 years’ service in 2020: CASTAGNA Armando (FMI) – CCP; CASTANEDA Luis Fernando (FNMG) – CTL; DI FILIIPPO Giancarlo (FMI) – CMI; FERRETTI Gianfranco (FSM) – CTI; FREAK Keith (ACU) – CTL; KNYSZEWSKSA Aleksandra (PZM) – CFM; KORHONEN Nita (FIM) – CFM; LARAICHI Abdallah (FRMM) – CTL; MARIANO Pedro (FMP) – CEN; NEUHÄUSER Susanne (AMF) – CFM-CCP (referee); OELSCHLEGEL Iris (DMSB) – CFM-CTR (consultant)
15 years’ service in 2021: CHRISTENSEN Jesper (SVEMO) – CPM; COLLINS John (ACU) – CEN; JOHANSSON Roger (SVEMO) – CTI; LAZZAROTTI Monica (FMI) – CMI; OURIMI Nejib Mohamed (FTM) – CPM; PINTARICH Franz (AMF) – CTL; VERMEULEN Pieter-Paul (KNMV) – CMI
20 years’ service in 2020: KRONBORG Finn (DMU) - CPM
20 years’ service in 2021: ENEROTH Patricia (SVEMO) – CEN; LAZAR Peter (SMF) – CEN; RIBEIRO Pedro (FMP) – CCR; RITA José (FMP) – CTT
25 years’ service in 2021: VUORENSOLA Sakari (SML) – LJI
30 years’ service in 2021: SYRUCEKK Martin (ACCR) – CMI; WONGSAWAN Kraitos (FMCT) – CEB
35 years’ service in 2021: BOURGUIGNON Jacques (FMB) – LJI and 100th birthday in 2022
Honorary Members 2020: BIRJUKOVA Nina (LaMSF) – CMS; BRODIE Graham (ACU) – CCP; CEYSSENS Christiaan (FMB) – CTL; CHATTERTON-ROSS John (ACU) - CAP
Honorary Members 2021 - Posthumously: GRODZKI Wojciech (PZM) – CCP; RIBBINK Johan-Pieter (KNMV) - CMS
Member of Honour 2021: DEMATHIEU Charly (FMB)

2020 & 2021 Long and loyal service awards ceremony © Patrice Moullet

Over the weekend all thirteen sporting and non-sporting Commissions as well as the List of International Judges conducted their own meetings to work on projects and priorities for 2022. The efforts and hard work of all participants and stakeholders over the three days were recognised and rewarded as the entire FIM Family got together for a cocktail reception held at the FIM Headquarters on Saturday evening.

Expressing his satisfaction, FIM President Jorge Viegas said: “I am pleased with the success of this 2022 Commissions Conference which gathered more than 300 FIM Family Members from all around the world. This event is a key opportunity to meet and prepare the upcoming season. I would like to extend my gratitude to our Commissions Directors and Members who, thanks to their expertise and commitment, strongly contribute to the high quality of the FIM events and programmes. This event is also about thanking and rewarding the volunteers for their dedication and service to the FIM. The presence of the new FIM World Championships promoters starting as of 2022 was also greatly appreciated. We can be proud of the tremendous achievements during 2021 and I am looking forward to another exciting 2022 season."

From left: Philippe Leuba (Conseiller d'Etat du Canton de Vaud) Martin De Graaff (FIM Europe President); Jorge Viegas (FIM President); Manuel Marinheiro (FMP President); Michal Sikora (PZM President) © Patrice Moullet

FIM Commissions Conference Photos HERE

Isabelle Larivière|FIM Communications Manager| isabelle.lariviere@fim.ch

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Please find enclosed the Press Release / E-Xplorer SA signs as official Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) promotor ahead of inaugural FIM E-Xplorer World Cup

E-Xplorer SA becomes official FIM series-promoter and commercial rights-holder ahead of inaugural FIM E-Xplorer World Cup debut season in 2022.
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), have appointed E-Xplorer SA as the official series promoter and commercial rights-holder of the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup. The parties were represented respectively by E-Xplorer CEO Valentin Guyonnet, CCO Carina Munte and FIM President Jorge Viegas at a signing at the FIM headquaters in Mies, Switzerland.
The appointment of E-Xplorer SA as a new FIM promoter ushers in an exciting era for motorsport, with the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup acting as the global laboratory for two-wheeled electric technology and mobility. Attracting some of the best-known motorbike manufacturers, the global series will help to test, develop and prove the two-wheeled electric technology of tomorrow on notable urban and rural stages around the World.
With a sustainability commitment dating back almost three decades, the FIM was the first international sports federation to establish an Environmental Code, first published since 1994.
With both organisations proudly promoting equality in sport, the partnership between the FIM and E-Xplorer hopes to encourage diversity and equality in motorsport. Founded and powered by a team of females and males, E-Xplorer SA will ensure both genders are represented in all business, operational and sporting aspects of the series. With a total of 10 teams, each will compete with one female and one male rider – at five events around the world in the inaugural season.
The appointment sees E-Xplorer SA join a select group of 12 existing FIM promoters and become the first promoter of the FIM E-Bike Commission (CEB), opening up a new and unique category of electric motorcycle racing in both urban and rural environments.
FIM President Jorge Viegas says: “This announcement marks an important moment for the FIM, with this being the first promoter for the FIM E-Bike Commission (CEB). The E-Xplorer team will bring great experience to this series, but equally they are a modern and dynamic organisation that reflects the nature of this new championship. This is the first full electric discipline for both teams and manufacturers, which will take place in a mixture of off-road and city locations. Moreover, the series will promote gender equality with each team having one male and one female rider. Ultimately we believe that the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup will act as testing ground for the development for ‘all terrain’ electric motorcycles.”

E-Xplorer S.A CEO Valentin Guyonnet says: "Joining forces with the FIM and becoming the global promoter for the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is a great moment for us, for the FIM and for motorsport in general.

With shared values on advancing the future of two-wheeled technology and seeing greater equality in sport, the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is the destination for the greatest motorbike manufacturers and top rider talent to compete. In doing so, the series will act as a catalyst for developing the latest technology, which will be tested to extremes by some of the greatest athletes when the competition kicks off in 2022.
Seeing the pace at which the series is growing is unbelievable. We're delighted by the welcome we've received from the FIM and the interest we've had from leading motorbike manufacturers, who all see the series as a way of remaining at the forefront of electric motorcycle technology. The FIM has been with us from the very beginning and I'm thrilled to continue to have them support the E-Xplorer World Cup as a global authority in the sport."

E-Xplorer S.A CCO Carina Munte says: “Together, with the FIM, the team of men and women behind E-Xplorer SA power all aspects of this series to create an environment where both females and males can thrive and compete at the same level. While gender equality is still a statement in the current sporting World, we hope that other series can follow us and help it become the norm.
Beyond that, the series hopes to encourage exploration and environmental stewardship. E-Xplorer was created to harness and promote the power of the environments we race in – not exploit them. Alongside the FIM’s long-standing commitment, the series seeks to improve the relationship between motorcycling and the environment by pitching the latest zero-emissions, electric motorcycle technology against each other in a competitive setting. With the racing taking place against some of the world’s most spectacular urban and rural backdrops, the FIM E-Explorer World Cup is a radical new form of motorsport aimed at forward thinking generations who believe in the power of sport to drive positive change.”
The FIM and E-Xplorer SA invite applications for teams ahead of the inaugural season starting in 2022.
For more information about the application, contact: team@fimexplorer.com.
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About FIM E-Xplorer World Cup
Founded by Valentin Guyonnet (Chief Executive Officer), Carina Munte (Chief Championship Officer) and Pierre Edward Jumel (Chief Financial Officer), the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is an international all-electric motorcycle series that fuses action-packed racing and technical innovation with sustainability and exploration.
Backed by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and the likes of Alejandro Agag and Eric Peronnard, the series builds on the growing appetite for electrified motorsport while acting as a testbed for pioneering two-wheel technology that appeals to the next generation of climate-conscious fans.
The inaugural FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is set to commence in 2022 and features five events taking place in both urban and rural environments. Ten teams, each with two riders – one male and one female – will compete in a mixture of time trials and head-to-head events – all designed to encourage fans to explore the outdoors using innovative two-wheeled technology developed by the greatest motorbike manufacturers and marques from around the world.

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FIM Cross-Country Rallies Championship & World Cups

* / ** Scoring Coefficients:
o A FIM Rally (4 to 6 timed stages) will have a scoring coefficient of 1.
o A FIM Marathon Rally (more than 6 timed stages) will have a scoring coefficient of 1,5. The result will be multiplied by 1.5 and then rounded up.
Categories / Classes:
• FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, Category RallyGP (Moto-Rally)
o For experienced riders only. For riders and manufacturers.
o Tyre: 1 Brand and Type for the entire Event. No change allowed from Start to Finish of a Stage
o No maximum speed
• FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Cup, Category Rally2 (Moto-Rally)
o Tyre: Brand and Type Free. No change allowed from Start to Finish of a Stage
o No maximum speed
o Women's Trophy for competitors in the Rally2 category
o Junior’s Trophy for competitors in the Rally2 category
o Veteran’s Trophy for competitors in the Rally2 category
• FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Cup, Category Rally3 (Moto-Enduro)
• Tyre: Brand and Type Free. No change allowed from Start to Finish of a Stage
• Maximum speed: 130 km/h
o Junior’s Trophy for competitors in the Rally3 category
• FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Cup, Category Quad
o Tyre: Brand and Type Free. No change allowed from Start to Finish of a Stage
o Maximum speed: 130 km/h

FIM Cross-Country Rallies Championship & World Cups

2022 Calendar, 09 December Date	FMN	Event	Country
01 -14 January	SAMF	Dakar Rally **	Saudi Arabia
05 -10 March	EMSO	Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge *	United Arab Emirates
26 -30 April	AMFK	Rally Kazakhstan *	Kazakhstan
08 - 12 June	RFME	Andalucia Rally *	Spain
06 -12 October	FRMM	Rallye du Maroc *	Morocco

FIM Bajas World Cup

2022 Provisional Calendar, 09 December Date	FMNR	Event	Venue	Country
17-19 February	RMCJ	Jordan Baja *	Aqaba	Jordan
24 -26 February	QMMF	Qatar Intl. Baja *	Doha	Qatar
06-08 May	FMP	Baja do Oeste *	Castelo Branco	Portugal
22-23 July	RFME	Baja Aragon *	Teruel	Spain
04-07 August	MAMS	Hungarian Baja *	Varpalota	Hungary
29-31 August	FMC	Atacama Baja 1 *	Iquique	Chile
01-02 September	FMC	Atacama Baja 2 *	Iquique	Chile
27-29 October	FMP	Baja Portalegre *	Portalegre	Portugal
10-12 November	SAMF	Saudi Baja *	Tbc	Saudi Arabia
01-03 December	EMSO	Dubai Intl. Baja **	Dubai	United Arab Emirates

Format:

• A Series of nine Events around the world. Each with a scoring coefficient of 1(*).
• The Final of the Series with a scoring coefficient of 2 (**).
• The Final is open to all competitors, but in order to have a chance of being ranked in the FIM Bajas World Cup classification, competitors must have finished at least one of the nine previous Events of the Series and scored points in it. Those competitors will be eligible for the FIM Bajas World Cup Title.

Final Standings of the FIM Bajas World Cup

• The final classification of the Bajas World Cup will be established on the basis of the two best results in the FIM Bajas World Cup Series in addition with the points awarded in the Final.
• This is valid in all three categories (Motorbikes, Quads and SSV) and in all three classes (Women's, Junior and Veteran).

Safety:

• For the entire course, the wearing of a waistcoat or airbag jacket is compulsory. The airbag system must comply with FIM standards.

2022 FIM ISDE – 96^th edition – to be held at
Le Puy en Velay – France

The 96^th edition of the FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) will take place at Puy en Velay - France, the capital of the Haute-Loire department in the heart of the Auvergne region - Rhône–Alpes, from Monday 29 August to Saturday 3 September 2022.

The environment of Puy en Velay, host city of the event © Office du Tourisme Le Puy en Velay

The first edition of the ISDE in France dates back to 1920 in Grenoble, in the same region as the next edition. The event was then called the "ISDT" for "International 6 Days of Trial", enduro did not yet exist. 60 years later, in 1980 and for the second time in its history, France hosted the ISDE in the Haute Loire in Brioude, the area where the first enduro competition in the country had been organised 8 years earlier. More recently, the last French edition of the FIM ISDE was organised in 2017 in Brive.

2017 FIM ISDE Brive - France © FIM

The FIM by entrusting the organisation of the event to the FFM and the Organising Committee is allowing a return to the roots of the event in France. More recently, this same region hosted the final round of the 2021 Borilli FIM Enduro GP World Championship in Langeac (just forty kilometres from Puy en Velay) and 2019 in Ambert (seventy kilometres from Puy en Velay), these two Grand Prixs enjoyed a lively success in particular from the point of view of the crowd, and the enthusiasm they brought to the event.

The Organising Committee (COISDE–2022) is made up of three motorcycle clubs specialising in the discipline, the Moto Club du Puy en Velay, the Moto Club de Saugues and the Moto Club Moto Verte Haute Lozère, which will benefit from the full support of the FFM and the Regional stakeholders.

The COISDE–2022 has been working for more than six months on the creation of the course by being focused on two main points: to propose a course as the riders like them, varied with breath–taking landscapes and a certain technical level specific to the DNA of the ISDE.

The route will be organised around three completely different loops each of around two hundred kilometres, which will take the competitors on a journey to the heart of the region and beyond, with no less than thirteen different special tests and five timed tests per day, 5 service time checks per day, including 2 double ones, so only 3 separate spots in order to limit the logistics for the teams:

Days 1 & 2 - Loop 1: Haute Loire - Haut Allier - Gévaudan
Days 3 & 4 - Loop 2: Haute Loire - Lozère - Langogne
Day 5 - Loop 3: Haute Loire - Puy en Velay - Emblavez
Day 6 - Final Cross Test: Haute Loire - Puy en Velay, in the immediate vicinity of the Paddock.

Some views of loop two during reconnaissance with the three presidents of the founding motorcycle clubs at the handlebars © COISDE-2022

Always with the aim to reduce costs for all the teams, pro and amateur alike, the FIM wanted to reduce the length of stay by one day by eliminating the day between the last day of checks and the first day of racing. So, the timing of the event will be as follows:

Tuesday 23 August: Opening of the Paddock
Friday 16 August to Sunday 28 August late morning: Administrative and technical controls
Saturday 27 August - Evening: Opening ceremony at Puy en Velay, ten kilometres from the paddock
From Monday 29 August to Saturday 3 September: The race.
Sunday 4 September: Closure of the Paddock.

Le Puy en Velay by night – The history of the town goes back to antiquity, founded by the Gallic tribes Vellaves and Avernes (the origin of the name of the Auvergne territory). Today Puy en Velay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recognised as the European capital of the Saint Jacques de Compostel pilgrimage © Office du Tourisme Le Puy en Velay

The pre-registrations opening is scheduled for January 2022.

We invite you in the coming weeks to discover the Event video presentation on the official FIM ISDE facebook accoun: and all the practical information on the official website www.fim-isde.com.

Mrs. Isabelle Larivière | Communication Department| isabelle.lariviere@fim.ch

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Dorna WSBK Organization & FIM pave the way for new-look World Supersport class
Always at the forefront of innovation and striving forward, a bright future for WorldSSP awaits

The Permanent Bureau of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship has agreed on adding more models to the list of homologated motorcycles for the FIM Supersport World Championship class for the 2022 season and beyond. The class has been an official support class to WorldSBK since 1999 and has provided memorable moments, with this latest update to the regulations ensuring that this is guaranteed for years to come.
The addition of those models will go along with the introduction of amendments to the technical rules by the Superbike Commission, which will be announced shortly.

Jorge Viegas, FIM President
“For a long time Dorna and the FIM have been discussing the way to bring more manufacturers to this class without losing its competitiveness. We are now working towards finalising the new technical regulations to allow popular models in this range of capacity to participate in the WorldSSP Class which we believe will be more spectacular and attractive.”

Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director
“The Supersport class has been always a great class with a mix of young and experienced riders that provides great racing. The DNA of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship has been always a platform where, besides riders, manufacturers can showcase their products. The motorsport industry has developed a lot lately and we feel this open-wide approach into motorsport is needed, always respecting our values and the one’s shared with our partners. We thank all the manufacturers, teams, riders and the FIM for their continued support; let’s work together for a brighter future.”

The FIM Board of Directors met at the FIM HQ in Mies (Switzerland) and via videoconference on 8 and 9 September 2021

The Board of Directors met for its third meeting of the year at the FIM HQ in Mies, Switzerland, and via videoconference on 8 and 9 September 2021.

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FIM HQ From left: Marco COMANA (FIM Africa President); Pedro VENTURO Jr (FIM Latin America President); Ignacio VERNEDA (Deputy President); Jorge VIEGAS (FIM President); Françoise EMERY (FIM CEO); Jacques BOLLE (Vice-President); Damiano ZAMANA (Deputy CEO & Operations Director); Håkan LEEMAN (Board Member); Giovanni COPIOLI (Board Member); Martin DE GRAAFF (FIM Europe President) © FIM

Zoom screen from top left: Jan STOVICEK (Board Member); Robert DINGMAN (FIM North America President); Stephan CARAPIET (FIM Asia President); Peter DOYLE (FIM Oceania President); Abdulrahmann AL MANNAI (Board Member).

On this occasion, the Board addressed many topics, in particular the following:

COVID-19 pandemic: Thanks to the strong commitment of the FIM Family and stakeholders, all World Championships/Cups and Prizes could be held with only minor cancellations or changes in spite of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2021 sporting and non-sporting calendars .

Sport: All disciplines were discussed with a focus on the Supercross World Championship for which a tender for the promotion of this championship will soon be launched for the upcoming years. The status of the MiniGP World Series was addressed as well as the E-bikes, E-Motorcycles and E-Xplorer. Discussions related to the level of sound emissions took place. The Board decided to fix the new sound limit to 109dB/A with a margin of tolerance of +1dB/A (sound measuring method) for factory off-road motorcycles for 2023 and for production series off-road motorcycles for 2024. The e-sport Working Group presented its report to the Board.

Finance: The Board approved a draft 2022 budget as well as changes in calendar and licence fees which will be presented to the General Assembly for approval. The 2022 direct payments were also agreed.

Insurances: The status of the 2022-2024 international riders’ insurance programme was presented and the volunteers’ insurance project was introduced to the Board.

Public Affairs: The Board was informed of the status of the revision of the EU Motor Insurance Directive (Vnuk case). The Motorsport shall be the only sector specifically exempted from the scope of the directive. National Federations are encouraged to lobby at national level to ensure a proper integration of the exemption in the respective national legislations. After a tender process, FIPRA was retained as the new FIM’s EU public affairs consultant as of 2022.

Sustainability: The sustainability strategy developed by the International Sustainably Commission, together with external experts was presented to the Board. Discussions about alternatives energies such as electricity, eco-fuel or green-hydrogen were held.

Platforms and digitalisation: The platform listing the riders serving a period of ineligibility is ready to be implemented. It will centralise all information related to ineligibility of riders. The information on the platform will be provided by the riders’ FMNs. This tool will allow all FMNs to check the status of a rider before issuing a licence. The medical data platform (accidentology and riders’ status), aiming to provide a unique reference point for the FIM Medical Director and all FIM Chief Medical Officers, is currently being developed. This platform will allow to track the health status of the riders and to monitor the frequency and type of accident and related medical consequences in each case. The Working Group on digitalisation presented its first report to the Board. Its initial tasks included an assessment of the current state of play regarding digitalisation within the FIM and among the FMNs.

Education and training: Webinars with the participation of the FMNs were maintained with a satisfactory attendance rate. A training aimed at FMN Secretaries General on “Resilience – how managers can manage during a crisis?” will be organised mid-October by FIM Europe with the cooperation of the FIM in Rome (Italy).

Marketing and Digital: An in-depth analysis of the marketing and digital contents of the FIM International Six Days’ Enduro was presented to the Board. The coverage on various platforms such as the website, social media, among others, was also addressed for this event for which the FIM is acting as promoter.

Communication: The FIM Hospitality will be present on 10 events on various disciplines during the 2021 season. It is the FIM official venue to host media, partners, stakeholders, meetings, officials at major racing events.

General Assembly and FIM Awards: The Board decided to hold the 2021 General Assembly and 2020-2021 FIM Awards in Monaco. Mandate was given to the Executive Board to decide on the 2022 General Assembly and 2022 FIM Awards venue. The 2022 Commissions Conference will take place in February in Divonne les Bains (France).

Amendments to Codes and Regulations: The Board approved amendments to the Statues and By Laws as well as the Sporting Code that will be submitted to the General Assembly for consideration. Several amendments to the Financial Regulations and Medical Code were also approved by the Board.

Awards & Recognition: The Board awarded the following honorary memberships and title of Member of Honour, subject to the approval of the General Assembly:

Andrzej Witkowski (PZM), Honorary Vice President
Wojcieh Grodzki (PZM), Honorary CCP Member (posthumously)
Johan Pieter Ribbink (KNMV), Honorary CMS Member (posthumously)
Charly Demathieu (FMB), Member of Honour

Commissions: The following appointment was approved by the Board:

CTI – Expert, Giuseppe Esposito Corcione

In addition, the CONU Presidents, the Board Committees, the Working Groups and the departments of the Administration presented progress reports on their respective projects.

Isabelle Larivière|FIM Communications Manager| isabelle.lariviere@fim.ch

ABOUT THE FIM (www.fim-moto.com)

The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 115 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies and Speedway. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.

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Jeremy Seewer joins the
FIM Ride Green Ambassadors team

The Swiss Motocross Rider, Jeremy Seewer is the latest rider to be inducted as an FIM Ride Green Ambassador and will join Takahisa Fujinami, Greg Hancock, Marc Márquez, Randy de Puniet, Alex Salvini, Laia Sanz and Pablo Quintanilla in working for future generations by promoting a culture of sustainability in their day-to-day practice of sport and in their everyday life.

Jeremy Seewer is the latest rider to be inducted as an FIM Ride Green Ambassador © Yamaha Racing

Multi FIM MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was the first ambassador to be appointed when the programme began back in 2012. Since then further ambassadors have been added to the programme who represent different genders and cultures, motorcycling disciplines and geographical areas, this diverse team of top riders lend their voices to convey the FIM’s sustainability policy and help to safeguard the future of the sport.

Jeremy Seewer who has been participating professionally since 2011 and has achieved important results in the motocross championship since the junior categories has the worthy values and class to join the Ride Green team in this important mission, which puts top athletes at the service of humanity and the future generations. Along with the other FIM Ride Green Ambassadors, Jeremy has been invited by the FIM to be a leader and play a major role in the contribution made by our sport to achieve a more sustainable World.

Jeremy, who also plays the piano and can be found playing Mozart or Chopin before and after his training sessions, is fully aware of the responsibility that a rider of his stature has to promote better practices in the sport and champion for a sustainable sport. Hence he is ready to accept his mission as a FIM Ride Green Ambassador, which will include: Representing the FIM in environmental activities; Supporting the campaign through social media; Be the FIM Voice for the Ride Green Campaign.

Jeremy recognises that the riders have a responsibility to contribute in campaigns such as Ride Green and recognises the voices of the Ambassadors are a powerful force that can captivate millions of fans. Sport represents a very valuable vehicle for the shift in mindsets - with small changes that are simple to adopt, but represent a major contribution to the crisis and to mitigating climate change.

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Jeremy Seewer © Yamaha Racing

Speaking about his new role Jeremy Seewer explained: “I am pleased to have been appointed as an FIM Environmental Ambassador. It is an honour to be part of this select group of riders from all disciplines who have a great track record of social responsibility. As influencers and as professional riders we have the responsibility to set an example and to contribute to conserving our land, our planet. Because we are all users, and we must respect our resources in order to give future generations the opportunity to enjoy sport. If we achieve a sustainable sport, we will be able to preserve our circuits and provide the opportunity for our young riders to enjoy it just as we do.”

Katia Juarez, Director of the FIM International Sustainability Commission added her comment: “Today we are very proud to welcome Jeremy Seewer. We have been following Jeremy's career for many years, and with my colleagues we are sure that he will be a great representative of the FIM environmental ambassador team. Jeremy is a very kind person with great values. We love to see him enjoy the magic of music and we consider that his strength as a racer mixed with his sensitivity as an artist will be a perfect amalgamation to represent our team of ambassadors. Thanks to Jeremy’s influence and popularity we can expect to see still more inspiration amongst our fans!”

Mrs Kattia Juárez | International Sustainability Commission Director |ridegreen@fim.ch

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The FIM & CAKE announce joint venture
in the frame of the FIM Sustainability Week

The partnership establishes foundations towards sustainable Mobility worldwide.

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Jorge Viegas, FIM President during the WorldSBK in Estoril presenting the CAKE Ösa utility bikes as the FIM’s main transportation in the paddock area. © PSP/ Mateusz Jaglieski

CAKE, the Swedish leader in premium electric off-road motorbikes, announced today a partnership with The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the governing body of motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling.

The FIM already has a solid sustainability strategy and one of the six main pillars that confirms this policy is the Climate programme that covers several areas: CO2 calculators, promotion of sustainable transportation, neutrality policy and the introduction of championships with electric vehicles mainly in road racing and trial, with other disciplines being explored. From its side, Cake's sustainable approach is based on clean technology, circularity, product life cycle approach, and ethical conduct. Both the FIM and Cake also agrees in five of the Global Goals: Good Health and wellbeing, equality, Clean Energy, Responsible Consumption and Climate Action.

The first step of the partnership is to provide the CAKE Ösa utility bikes as the FIM’s main transportation in the paddock area. Paddock bikes have always played an important role when it comes to covering big distances at the races and being able to move around the track in a respectful way is another step in the right direction.

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CAKE Ösa utility bikes in the WorldSBK Paddock in Estoril, Portugal. © PSP/ Mateusz Jaglieski

“Being chosen by FIM is an honour, with our primary ambition being to bring purpose in what we create. Hard work and tons of logistics is the recipe for successful races and events. The Ösa utility bikes will be the best friend and perfect work tool for the FIM staff and the different needs to prepare and pull off great events. The collaboration sets the framework and a needed first step towards zero-emission racing.” Said Stefan Ytterborn, CEO & Founder of CAKE.

“One of the priority areas of the FIM Sustainability Strategy is the Climate. Our objectives in this area are aligned with the Global Objectives and at this time, in which the world is oriented towards the same objective, it is extremely important to incorporate energy alternatives in the different areas of the organisation. We are aware of the climate emergency and, we are building and raising awareness about a neutral future. This alliance with Cake will be an amazing tool that will facilitate the transport of our team in the field in the different events with a minimum impact and we hope it will be a showcase that shows some of the solutions in alternative transport. Piece of Cake !!” explained Kattia Juarez, FIM Sustainability Commission Director.

"On behalf of the FIM, I thank CAKE for this partnership. It is a real pride to be linked to such an innovative and visionary company. The design of the Ösa utility bikes reflects sustainable technology and the FIM vision to look with great interest at new forms of mobility. The two vehicles allocated to the FIM will be fully equipped, one to transport equipment, and another with the capacity for passenger, both are customised in the colours of the FIM!" concluded Fabio Muner, FIM Marketing & Communication Director.

Mrs Kattia Juárez | International Sustainability Commission Director |ridegreen@fim.ch

ABOUT THE FIM (www.fim-moto.com)

The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 115 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Investigations begin into more eco-friendly fuels, targeting a more sustainable future for all classes of the Championship.

The FIM, IRTA, the MSMA and Dorna Sports have begun to work on refocusing the long-term sustainability goals of the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

All parties agree on the importance of sustainability both within the Championship and around the world at large, and are designing a path to making all classes of the FIM MotoGP World Championship more eco-friendly, with particular focus on more sustainable fuels.

In one of the most competitive eras ever, built on many years of technical and sporting regulation changes aimed at creating the greatest racing show on Earth, all stakeholders are committed to creating a greener Championship without compromising the incredibly high level of sport and entertainment, targeting a sustainable future for both the global environment and the MotoGP paddock. As a consequence, all parties are also in agreement that this opportunity should be used to propose global solutions to address the performance of the MotoGP™ class machines in order to continue to improve the safety of the riders.

More information on the sustainable future of the Championship will be provided in the coming weeks and months as work continues towards creating an attainable vision of a more eco-friendly MotoGP.

17 Feb., 2021 >> Please find enclosed the Press Release / MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship/
FIM Supersport and Supersport 300 World Championships
2021 Provisional calendar, update 16 February
The 2021 Dutch Round will be rescheduled for the end of July
Following the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and resulting regulations, the FIM, Government Officials, the TT Circuit Assen and Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO) informs of the postponement of the Dutch Round to the 23rd to the 25th of July.

As local authorities have determined that no major events may be held in Drenthe until the 1st of June 2021, the Dutch Round, initially scheduled from the 23rd to the 25th of April, will now take place at the end of July.

FIM and Dorna WSBK Organization are constantly working with Government Officials and Circuits in order to continue putting the safety of everyone first. Any further updates to the 2021 WorldSBK calendar will be communicated accordingly.

1	5		Philipp Oettl	GER		Kawasaki ZX-6R		Kawasaki Puccetti Racing
2	61		Can Oncu	TUR		Kawasaki ZX-6R		Kawasaki Puccetti Racing
3	4		Steven Odendaal	RSA		Yamaha YZF R6		Evan Bros. WorldSSP Team
4	16		Jules Cluzel	FRA		Yamaha YZF R6		GMT94 Yamaha
5	94		Federico Caricasulo	ITA		Yamaha YZF R6		GMT94 Yamaha
6	38		Hannes Soomer	EST		Yamaha YZF R6		Kallio Racing
7	95		Vertti Takala	FIN		Yamaha YZF R6		Kallio Racing
8		TBA			MV Agusta F3 675		MV Agusta Corse Clienti
9	66		Niki Tuuli	FIN		MV Agusta F3 675		MV Agusta Corse Clienti
10	77		Dominique Aegerter	SUI		Yamaha YZF R6		Ten Kate Racing Yamaha
11	55		Galang Hendra Pratama	INA		Yamaha YZF R6		Ten Kate Racing Yamaha
12	81		Manuel Gonzalez	ESP		Yamaha YZF R6		Yamaha ParkinGo Team
13	99		Daniel Webb	GBR		Yamaha YZF R6		WRP Wepol Racing
14	3		Raffaele De Rosa	ITA		Kawasaki ZX-6R		Orelac Racing Verdnatura
15	24		Leonardo Taccini *	ITA		Kawasaki ZX-6R		Orelac Racing Verdnatura
16	56		Peter Sebestyen	HUN		Yamaha YZF R6		Racing Team Hungary
17	19		Pawel Szkopek	POL		Yamaha YZF R6		Yamaha MS Racing
18	70		Marc Alcoba	ESP		Yamaha YZF R6		Yamaha MS Racing
19	34		Kevin Manfredi *	ITA		Yamaha YZF R6		Altogo Racing Team
20	36		Thomas Gradinger *	AUT		Yamaha YZF R6		DK Motorsport
21	2		Luigi Montella *	ITA		Yamaha YZF R6		Chiodo Moto Racing
22	29		Luca Bernardi	RSM		Yamaha YZF R6		CM Racing
23	21		Randy Krummenacher	SUI		Yamaha YZF R6		EAB Racing Team
24	42		Stephane Frossard *	SUI		Yamaha YZF R6		Moto Team Jura Vitesse
25	45		Shogo Kawasaki *	JPN		Kawasaki ZX-6R		Motozoo Puccetti Racing
26	84		Michel Fabrizio	ITA		Kawasaki ZX-6R		Motozoo Puccetti Racing
27	22		Federico Fuligni	ITA		Yamaha YZF R6		VFT Racing
28	23		Davide Pizzoli	ITA		Yamaha YZF R6		VFT Racing
29	71		Christoffer Bergman	SWE		Yamaha YZF R6		Wójcik Racing Team

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MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship

FIM Supersport & Supersport 300 World Championships 2021 Permanent Provisional Entry lists of participants N°

Rider

Nat.

Motorcycle

Team

Michael Ruben Rinaldi

ITA

Ducati Panigale V4 R

Aruba.It Racing - Ducati

Scott Redding

GBR

Ducati Panigale V4 R

Aruba.It Racing - Ducati

Jonathan Rea

GBR

Kawasaki ZX-10RR

Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK

Alex Lowes

GBR

Kawasaki ZX-10RR

Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK

Toprak Razgatlioglu

TUR

Yamaha YZF R1

PATA Yamaha WorldSBK Team

Andrea Locatelli

ITA

Yamaha YZF R1

PATA Yamaha WorldSBK Team

Alvaro Bautista

ESP

Honda CBR1000 RR-R

Team HRC

Leon Haslam

GBR

Honda CBR1000 RR-R

Team HRC

Chaz Davies

GBR

Ducati Panigale V4 R

Team GoEleven

Garrett Gerloff

USA

Yamaha YZF R1

GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team

Kohta Nozane

JPN

Yamaha YZF R1

GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team

Tom Sykes

GBR

BMW M 1000 RR

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Michael van der Mark

NED

BMW M 1000 RR

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

Lucas Mahias

FRA

Kawasaki ZX-10RR

Kawasaki Puccetti Racing

Axel Bassani

ITA

Ducati Panigale V4 R

Motocorsa Racing

Tito Rabat

ESP

Ducati Panigale V4 R

Barni Racing Team

Samuele Cavalieri

ITA

Kawasaki ZX-10RR

TPR Team Pedercini Racing

Loris Cresson

BEL

Kawasaki ZX-10RR

TPR Team Pedercini Racing

Isaac Vinales

ESP

Kawasaki ZX-10RR

Orelac Racing Verdnatura

TBA

Honda CBR1000 RR-R

MIE Racing Honda Team

TBA

Honda CBR1000 RR-R

MIE Racing Honda Team

Jonas Folger

GER

BMW M 1000 RR

Bonovo MGM Racing

Christophe Ponsson

FRA

Yamaha YZF R1

Gil Motor Sport - Yamaha

Eugene Laverty

IRL

BMW M 1000 RR

RC Squadra Corse

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FIM Statement - Sharni Pinfold
The FIM is closely monitoring the situation following the statement made on social media by the Australian rider Sharni Pinfold, which aroused strong emotions within the motorcycling community. Gender equality is a core value for the FIM, which constantly strives to ensure the well-being of all riders and stakeholders. The FIM was upset to hear the news and takes the statement made by Ms. Pinfold very seriously. The FIM and the Australian Motorcycling Federation have maintained close contact with the young rider to understand the facts which led Sharni to such discouragement. We would like to stress that Sharni Pinfold can count on the unconditional support of the FIM to overcome this challenge.

The FIM recalls that the practice of motorcycling is open to all without discrimination and condemns any form of behavior contrary to these values. Any form of discrimination based on political, religious, sexual or racial grounds shall never be tolerated. Since 2006 the FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission (CFM) has been working hard to create equal opportunities and promote equal treatment for women involved in motorcycle-related activities.

“The FIM does not accept any kind of discrimination towards our riders, regardless of their gender. We are one motorcycling family, everyone is welcome. No inappropriate or disturbing comments or actions shall be tolerated. We aim at supporting all riders and enabling them to pursue their dreams and keep their motivation high. The FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission, together with the FIM and its stakeholders, continue to work hard to improve gender equality in our sport at all levels", concluded the CFM Director, Ms Nita Korhonen.

Ms Pinfold added: “From experiencing what I have in my own journey, my wish is that I am able to contribute to the awareness of disrespectful and misogynistic treatment towards females. I truly hope I am able to encourage the much needed improvement throughout the motorcycle industry and all industries where females are treated differently. This is not just me, there are many other women that have been treated poorly and as a result I hope to be able to empower others to know the importance and value of self-worth.
It would be easy for me to sit back and point fingers at the people responsible, but I feel that true strength is determined by how we respond. I am not here to be a victim, I am here to stand for what is right and extend that message outwardly for all women. I am grateful for the support and for the measures taken by the FIM, with the clear focus being equality for all. This is what we stand for.”

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Isabelle Lariviere
Communications Manager

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18 riders from across the globe get ready to fight it out in another spectacular season of MotoE™

18 riders representing 10 countries will battle it out this season, including 2020 Cup winner Jordi Torres (Pons Racing 40) as he prepares to defend the throne. 2019 winner and 2020 runner-up Matteo Ferrari (Trentino Gresini MotoE) also returns, as does third overall Dominique Aegerter (Dynavolt Intact GP). There are some interesting move for fellow riders of experience too as race winner Eric Granado switches to One Energy Racing and Alessandro Zaccone heads for Octo Pramac MotoE.

The likes of Mattia Casadei (Ongetta SIC58 Squadra Corse), Lukas Tulovic (Tech3 E-Racing), Maria Herrera (Openbank Aspar Team) and Xavier Cardelus (Avintia Esponsorama Racing) also remain on the grid, and there are some exciting new – and well-known – faces too.
Yonny Hernandez joins Octo Pramac MotoE as the popular Colombian makes a return to the Grand Prix paddock, and Hikari Okubo will be putting his WorldSSP experience to the test in a new challenge with Avant Ajo MotoE. Miquel Pons and Kevin Zannonni join LCR E-Team, Fermin Aldeguer will race as Herrera’s teammate at Openbank Aspar, Andrea Mantovani partners Ferrari at Trentino Gresini MotoE, Corentin Perolari joins Tulovic at Tech3 E-Team and Portuguese rider Andre Pires joins the ranks of Avintia Esponsorama Racing. How will the rookies get on? With a mix of backgrounds – and seeing the success of the likes of Torres on his debut – it will be another exciting year.

There is one name that remains to be confirmed at Pons Racing 40 as the team get ready to expand for 2021 and run two Energica Ego Corsas.

There is one name that remains to be confirmed at Pons Racing 40 as the team get ready to expand for 2021 and run two Energica Ego Corsas. N°	RIDER	NATIONALITY	TEAM
3	LUKAS TULOVIC	GERMAN	TECH3 E-RACING
6	MARIA HERRERA	SPANISH	OPENBANK ASPAR TEAM
9	ANDREA MANTOVANI	ITALIAN	TEAM GRESINI MotoE
11	MATTEO FERRARI	ITALIAN	TEAM GRESINI MotoE
14	ANDRE PIRES	PORTUGUESE	AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA RACING
18	XAVIER CARDELUS	ANDORRAN	AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA RACING
21	KEVIN ZANNONI	ITALIAN	LCR E-TEAM
19	CORENTIN PEROLARI	FRENCH	TECH3 E-RACING
27	MATTIA CASADEI	ITALIAN	ONGETTA SIC58 SQUADRACORSE
40	JORDI TORRES	SPANISH	PONS RACING 40
51	ERIC GRANADO	BRAZILIAN	ONE ENERGY RACING
54	FERMIN ALDEGUER	SPANISH	OPENBANK ASPAR TEAM
61	ALESSANDO ZACCONE	ITALIAN	OCTO PRAMAC MotoE
68	YONNY HERNANDEZ	COLOMBIAN	OCTO PRAMAC MotoE
71	MIQUEL PONS	SPANISH	LCR E-TEAM
77	DOMINIQUE AEGERTER	SWISS	DYNAVOLT INTACT GP
78	HIKARI OKUBO	JAPANESE	AVANT AJO MotoE
TO BE ADVISED		PONS RACING 40

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Red Bull FIM MotoGP Rookies Cup 2021 provisional calendar Update and Entry List, 03 February Date	Round	Circuit	Country
09-11 April	TEST	Portimão	Portugal
17-18 April	01-02	Portimão	Portugal
01-02 May	03-04	Jerez	Spain
29-30 May	05-06	Mugello	Italy
19-20 June	07-08	Sachsenring	Germany
10-11 July	09-10	KymiRing	Finland
14-15 August	11-12	Spielberg	Austria
11-12 September	13-14	Aragon	Spain

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First ever Board meeting of the
International Foundation for Motorcycling

The very first meeting of the Board of the International Foundation for Motorcycling (IFM), composed of FIM and IFM President Mr Jorge Viegas, FIM Europe President Mr Martin De Graaff, FIM CEO Mr Tony Skillington, FIM Family Legend and former FIM CEO Mr Guy Maitre and multiple time FIM Grand Prix World Champion Mr Giacomo Agostini, took place face-to-face at the FIM Headquarters in Mies (Switzerland) and via videoconference on 31 January 2021.

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FIM HQ From left: Françoise Emery; FIM Deputy CEO & IFM Managing Director; Mr Guy Maitre (IFM Vice-President); Jorge Viegas (FIM President); Martin DE GRAAFF (FIM Europe President)

Zoom screen from top left: Carmelo EZPELETA (Dorna), Giuseppe LUONGO (Infront Sports); Tony SKILLINGTON (FIM CEO); François RIBEIRO (Discovery/Eurosport Events) and Giacomo AGOSTINI (FIM Grand Prix Legend. © FIM

Three promoters, namely Messrs Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna), Giuseppe Luongo (Infront Sports) and François Ribeiro (Discovery/Eurosport Events) were invited to attend this first meeting.

On this occasion, the Board appointed Mr Guy Maitre as IFM Vice-President and Mrs Françoise Emery, FIM Deputy CEO as IFM Managing Director.

The 2021 IFM budget was presented to and approved by the Board and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) was appointed as external auditor for 2021.

The Board agreed on the name of the IFM website, which will soon be launched under the URL fim-foundation.com.

In addition, the Board also addressed many topics, in particular the fundraising strategy, the powers and signature to represent the IFM as well as the potential members of the Contributors’ Advisory Council which will be composed of representatives having made a major contribution to motorcycling or to the Foundation.

The Foundation Board also acknowledged receipt of firm pledges from donators to contribute to its aims, which are to promote and support internationally the development of motorcycling and the interests of the international motorcycling community. The IFM will mainly be engaged in and committed to caring for road safety and mobility programmes, education trainings, environment protection, promotion of women in sporting structures, social and historical legacy of the FIM and motorcycling activities.

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FIM announces 2020 General Assembly decisions

The National Federations affiliated to the FIM took part in the very first digital edition of the FIM General Assembly, broadcasted from Geneva (Switzerland) on 29 and 30 January as part of FIM Family Week, regrouping the 2020 FIM and CONUs Board meetings and General Assemblies, as well as the 2021 Commissions Conference.

Zoom screen from top left: Marco COMANA (FIM Africa President);Peter DOYLE (FIM Oceania President); Stephan CARAPIET (FIM Asia President); Jan STOVICEK (Board Member); Robert DINGMAN (FIM North America President); Tony SKILLINGTON (FIM CEO); Giovanni COPIOLI (Board Member).

Geneva Studio From left: Pedro VENTURO Jr (FIM Latin America President); Abdulrahman AL MANNAI (Board Member); Jacques BOLLE (Vice-President); Jorge Viegas (FIM President); Ignacio VERNEDA (Board Member); Håkan LEEMAN (Board Member): Martin DE GRAAFF (FIM Europe President) © FIM

The following topics were submitted to the delegates of around 80 national federations present during this online General Assembly which featured an electronic voting system:

FIM President: The report from the FIM President was unanimously approved. The main items addressed included the following: financial assistance provided to the FIM members; adaptation of sporting calendars; contracts signed with FIM Championships Promoters; information regarding the 2021-2022 seasons; Trial-E at European Games in Krakow, Poland in 2023; active participation in the FIA High Level Panel (HLP) for Road Safety meetings and postponement of « Euro 5 » standard implementation (European Commission); new promotional plan for Touring.

Election of three Board Members: 6 Candidats presented their candidatures. The delegates of the National Federations re-elected Mr Ignacio VERNEDA put forward by the Confederación Argentina de Motociclismo Deportivo (CAMOD) and the Real Federación Motociclista Español (RFME). Two new members were elected, namely Mr. Håkan LEEMAN, President of the Swedish Motorcycle and Snowmobile Association (SVEMO) and Mr Abdulrahman Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycling Federation (QMMF).

Sports: The General Assembly agreed to create the FIM MiniGP World Series, FIM Vintage Motocross World Cup, FIM Trial Vintage Trophy, FIM Veteran Bajas Trophy, FIM Sand Race World Cup, FIM Enduro Vintage World Cup, FIM Hard Enduro World Championship and to make the FIM Enduro Women World Cup into a World Championship. The contract with WESS Promotion GmbH was signed and FIM and WESS will join forces to launch the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in 2021. The e-sport Working Group presented its first report.

Insurance: The international rider’s insurance programme was extended for 2021.

Finance: The General Assembly approved the 2019 Financial Statements and approved two versions of the 2021 Budget, i.e., one drafted assuming that a return to a normal situation would be possible and the second one taking into consideration the possibility that less sporting and non-sporting events would be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic impact.

Affiliations: The affiliations of Mozambique (FMAM) and Iraq (IQAMC) were approved. Israel is now represented by Israel Motorsport Federation (IMSF) following the expulsion of Automobile & Touring Club of Israel (MEMSI). The expulsion of the Canadian Motorcycle Association (CMA) was rejected as the majority of the two thirds votes cast was not met. To date, 115 FMNs are affiliated to the FIM.

Marketing and Communication: Launch of the new FIM website under the URL FIM-moto.com regrouping the FIM-Live & FIM-Family websites. The FIM Social Media Plan including inter alia a strategy plan and content planning was introduced to the General Assembly.

Amendments to the FIM Sporting Code: The General Assembly unanimously approved the amendments to the Sporting Code.

Amendments to the FIM Statutes and By-Laws: All amendments to the FIM Statutes and By-Laws were approved except a proposal put forward by the Hellenic Sporting Motorcyclists Federation (AMOTOE) relating to Regional Associations.

IFM (International Foundation for Motorcycling): The constitutive act of the Foundation was signed on 30 November 2020 by FIM President Mr Jorge Viegas and FIM Deputy CEO Mrs Françoise Emery. The first ever meeting of the IFM Board, composed of FIM and IFM President Mr Jorge Viegas, FIM Europe President Mr Martin De Graaff, FIM CEO Mr Tony Skillington, FIM Family Legend and former FIM CEO Mr Guy Maitre and multiple time FIM Grand Prix World Champion Mr Giacomo Agostini, will take place on 31 January 2021.

In addition, the CONU Presidents, the Commission Directors and the departments of the Administration presented progress reports on their respective activities.

FMN Anniversaries and FIM Awards and Recognitions: Eight FMNs were congratulated on their anniversaries: 10 years for Lebanese Motorcycles Club (LMC); 30 for Chinese Taipei Motor Sports Ltd (CTMS) and Federação de Motociclismo de Portugal (FMP); 50 for Federación Colombiana de Motociclismo (CFM) and Guam Motorcycle and ATV Corporation (GMAC); 70 for Federación Motociclista Venezolana (FMV) and Polski Zwiazek Motorowy (PZM) and 90 years for Latvian Motorcyclists Federation (LaMSF). Four Honorary memberships were also approved by the Assembly, namely Ms Nina Birjukova from CMS; Mr Graham Brodie from CCP; Mr Chris Ceyssens from CTL; Mr John Chatterton-Ross from CAP.

FIM Family Solidarity Trophy 2020 Winners: FIM ASIA; Autoklub of the Czech Republic (ACCR); Hellenic Sporting Motorcyclists Association (AMOTOE); Avto-Moto Zveza Slovenije (AMZS); Bulgarian Motorcycle Federation (BMF); Estonian Federation (EMF); Federación Salvadoreña de Motociclismo (FESAMOTO); Federacio Motociclista d'Andorra (FMA); Federazione Motociclistica Italiana (FMI); Ikatan Motor Indonesia (IMI); National Motorcycle Sports & Safety Association (NAMSSA); Nepal Automobiles Association (NASA);Polski Zwiazek Motorowy (PZM); Real Federación Motociclista Española (RFME); Turkish Motorcycling Federation (TMF).

FIM President: “I would like to express my solidarity to all Members of the FIM Family affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This first online General Assembly was a real success despite the technical challenge, in particular for the voting system, which worked perfectly. I thank the participants from all over the world for their collaboration. To conclude, and on behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to salute the efforts made by the FMNs, CONUs, Directors and Members of the Commissions, Officials and the many Volunteers as well as the organisers, riders, promoters and all other FIM stakeholders who made motorcycle sport possible in 2020."

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FIM Grand Prix World Championship
2021 Provisional Calendar, update 22 January.

2021 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship provisional calendar update
Two races in Qatar and one in Portimão will now open the season, with the Argentina and Americas GPs postponed

The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports can now reveal an updated calendar for the 2021 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship as the beginning of another exciting season of racing appears on the horizon, with testing action set to get underway in just over a month.

The season opening Grand Prix in Qatar remains confirmed for the 26th to the 28th of March and it will now be followed by a second event, the Grand Prix of Doha, at the same Losail International Circuit the following weekend, from the 2nd to the 4th of April.

The Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal will then host the third round of the Championship from the 16th to the 18th of April before the paddock heads to the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto as previously planned.

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns and complications sadly oblige the postponement of both the Argentina GP and the Americas GP until the last quarter of 2021. Any further updates or changes will be provided as soon as available.

Please find enclosed the Press Release / FIM Enduro World Championships & FIM Enduro World Cups
2021 calendars, update 13 January.

• The Event originally scheduled to take place in Valpaços will now be held in Marco de Canaveses at the same dates.
• The FIM Women’s Enduro World Cup is becoming a World Championship** with 3 rounds to count for the Final classification (Portugal, Sweden and France).

FIM and WESS join forces to launch the
FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in 2021

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and WESS Promotion GmbH are pleased to announce that they agreed to join forces to further enhance the Hard Enduro Sport worldwide.

The “World Enduro Super Series” will be leveraged under the FIM umbrella and renamed into the “FIM Hard Enduro World Championship” with an inaugural season in 2021.

A new Pro-Class regulation, in line with all FIM international standards, will offer the highest level of transparency and fairness to professional riders, teams and manufacturers who will compete to win the official world-recognized title of FIM Hard Enduro World Champion.

At the same time the success-building nature of the WESS, the active integration of amateur riders, will stay an inherent and defining characteristic of the series. The common effort of amateurs and professionals competing within in the same race will further attract enthusiasts around the world to participate in FIM Hard Enduro World Championship events, thus ensuring a long-term growth of the Championship.

Following the signature of the agreement, Tony Skillington, FIM CEO, expressed his satisfaction and declared: “Every once in a while an opportunity comes to do something very interesting and new in motorcycle sport. I am completely convinced that this Championship will become a very important part of the FIM calendar in the future and I am more than pleased that we are finally signing a four-year contract for the promotion of a FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. I also appreciate the energy and dedication that both FIM and WESS have deployed together to work on all of the ways to make this Championship a success.”

Winfried Kerschhaggl, WESS Promotion GmbH states: “This is a very exciting time for us and our sport. Following an incredibly busy time, building and shaping WESS, work is paying off. The past three years helped us to gain the recognition of the FIM. A special thanks from our side goes to Tony Skillington, who has been very supportive since the conversations about a joint project started. We’re ready to take the next step as the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Together with the FIM we move into 2021 with confidence and enthusiasm and look forward to ongoing exciting racing.”

2021 Provisional calendar

Round 1: May 7/8/9 - Extreme XL Lagares - Portugal - FMP

Round 2: June 3/4/5/6 - Red Bull Erzbergrodeo - Austria - AMF

Round 3: July 10/11 - TBD – Italy - FMI

Round 4: July 27/28/29/30/31 - Red Bull Romaniacs - Romania - FRM

Round 5: August 14/15 - Red Bull TKO - USA - AMA

Round 6: September 18/19 - TBD – Poland - PZM

Round 7: October 1/2/3 - Hixpania Hard Enduro - Spain - RFME

Round 8: October 30/31 - GetzenRodeo - Germany - DMSB

Mrs Isabelle Larivière | Communications Manager | Isabelle.lariviere@fim.ch

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The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 113 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Motorcycles learn to ‘talk car'

A consortium, including vehicle manufacturers and the FIM, today launches a standard for motorcycles to be able to communicate with other vehicles as well as pieces of infrastructure and each other. The standard is expected to have long-term benefits for motorcycle safety.

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The Connected Motorcycle Consortium (CMC) is a collaboration between manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and associations to make Powered Two Wheelers (motorcycles and scooters) part of the future connected mobility.

CMC is a non-profit organisation established by key motorcycle makers with the unilateral goal to promote and develop Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) on a global scale.

This consortium, created in 2016, is known as the Connected Motorcycle Consortium (CMC). The aim of the consortium is to improve motorcycle rider safety and comfort, a goal generally shared by the FIM, hence our involvement and support. Other members of the consortium include motorcycle manufacturers, suppliers and researchers.

The standard, known as the Basic Specification of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) for motorcycles and other Powered Two-Wheelers (PTW), is comprised of a set of documents which address various topics including triggering conditions, localisation accuracy, algorithms and communicated data and rider interface and antenna performance. The CMC has been working on around 30 different applications for this technology ranging from alerting riders to the nearest refuelling/recharging opportunity to blind-spot warning technology.

By allowing different types of vehicles to communicate with each other for the first time, it is expected that many accidents could simply be avoided. One such accident is the common “looked but failed to see” scenario where a car driver inadvertently pulls out in front of a motorcycle. The C-ITS standard means that the motorcycle could now alert the car to the presence of the motorcycle allowing the car to activate its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system.

Mr Jorge Viegas, President of the FIM said “Technology is hard to integrate into motorcycles, but it is clear that some technology can help motorcycles share the road safely. We teach riders about the importance of eye-contact with other road users, but allowing motorcycles to ‘talk car’ adds another layer of communication that will inevitably save thousands of lives for decades to come.”

Claire Depré, Head of Unit Sustainable & Intelligent Transport, DG Mobility and Transport, EC has congratulated CMC “for the work carried out, for bringing much more innovation and contributing to the safety of the overall transport system.”

For more information, please visit: www.cmc-info.net

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Motorcycles learn to ‘talk car'

For more information, please visit: www.cmc-info.net

Isabelle Larivière|FIM Communications Manager| isabelle.lariviere@fim.ch

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The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 113 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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GBRacing awarded the very first
FIM Quality Product Label

The FIM is delighted to announce that GBRacing’s crankcase protection, the now famous secondary engine covers has been awarded the first ever 'FIM Quality Product Label' as recently launched by the FIM, aiming to endorses the highest level products and services both on and off the track, and that will benefit every-day road riders as well as those that race at either amateur or professional levels.

GBRacing has been committed to the FIM Programmes for the past 11 years, with its crankcase protection achieving and maintaining the high standards required to attain this prestigious award. Constant product development working alongside world championship-winning teams in World Superbike, Moto2 and World Endurance has played a huge part in ensuring that GBRacing products are thoroughly tested at the very highest level of production motorcycle racing.

This trickle-down effect of this development, together with the assurance of the FIM Quality Product Label, is that all riders, from road bike commuters and avid track day enthusiasts to keen club racers, can benefit from the same top quality parts as used by some of the world's best teams and riders.

In addition to having to meet the fundamental product standards set out, the new FIM Quality Product Label award process also takes into account other aspects such as company ethical standards including business practices and environmental responsibility. This is something that GBRacing is proud to have achieved, having made changes to various working practices in an effort to reduce waste and encourage recycling. The Ride Green-inspired ZERO-e project also proved a great success, reducing GBRacing's energy usage at numerous race circuits both in the UK and in Europe.

Graham Banks, founder and managing director of GBRacing said: "This is a great reward for the GBRacing team who put in so much hard work behind the scenes to make sure that every part we produce works for every bike. Just as we are very proud to have been chosen by a number of factory racing teams, it is a great honour to continue our long association with the FIM and to have attained the new FIM Quality Product Label. With some exciting plans in place for the further development of GBRacing, we are already looking forward to the 2021 racing season."

Fabio Muner, FIM Marketing & Communication Director added: “GBRacing is a long-term partner with them having first joined the initial FIM programme back in 2009. Today they have become the very first company to be awarded with the new FIM Quality Product Label. The fact that a high-quality brand like GBRacing continues its commitment to our programme demonstrates the commercial value and importance of having products approved by the FIM for the motorcycle accessories market. Being awarded with the new FIM Quality Product Label also represents a real positioning advantage, which will be recognised by customers when they make their next purchase. We look forward to applying our label to their products and packages starting from 2021.”

Adrien Lerousseau | Marketing Coordinator | adrien.lerousseau@fim.ch

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FIM Board of Directors meets for the last time in 2020

The FIM Board of Directors met face-to-face and via videoconference on 2 and 3 December 2020. While most of European Board Members were able to travel to the FIM Headquarters in Switzerland, overseas Members attended via Zoom as a consequence of the sanitary protection measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board

*2022 Provisional Calendar, 25 November 2021 DATE**	COUNTRY		CIRCUIT			WorldSBK		WorldSSP			WorldSSP300
8-10 April	Spain		MotorLand Aragón			X		X			X
22-24 April	The Netherlands		TT Circuit Assen			X		X			X
20-22 May	Portugal		Circuito Estoril			X		X			X
10-12 June	Italy		Misano World Circuit "Marco Simoncelli"			X		X			X
15-17July		United Kingdom			Donington Park		X			X
29-31 July	Czech Republic		Autodrom Most			X		X			X
9-11 September	France		Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours			X		X			X
23-25 September	Spain		Circuit de Barcelona - Catalunya			X		X			X
7-9 October	Portugal		Autódromo Internacional do Algarve			X		X			X
21-23 October		Argentina			Circuito San Juan Villicum		X			X
11-13 November		Indonesia			Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit		X			X
TBA		Australia			Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit		X			X
TBA				TBA					TBA

MotoGPTM N°	RIDER		NATIONALITY		TEAM		MACHINE		NOTES
4	ANDREA DOVIZIOSO		ITALIAN		WITHU YAMAHA RNF MotoGP TEAM		YAMAHA		*
5	JOHANN ZARCO		FRENCH		PRAMAC RACING		DUCATI		*
10	LUCA MARINI		ITALIAN		VR46 RACING TEAM		DUCATI		*
12		MAVERICK VINALES		SPANISH		APRILIA RACING		APRILIA
20		FABIO QUARTARARO		FRENCH		MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MotoGP		YAMAHA
21		FRANCO MORBIDELLI		ITALIAN		MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MotoGP		YAMAHA
23	ENEA BASTIANINI		ITALIAN		GRESINI RACING MotoGP		DUCATI		*
25	RAUL FERNANDEZ		SPANISH		TECH3 KTM FACTORY RACING		KTM		*
30	TAKAAKI NAKAGAMI		JAPANESE		LCR HONDA IDEMITSU		HONDA		*
33		BRAD BINDER		S-AFRICAN		RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING		KTM
36		JOAN MIR		SPANISH		TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR		SUZUKI
40	DARRYN BINDER		S-AFRICAN		WITHU YAMAHA RNF MotoGP TEAM		YAMAHA		*
41		ALEIX ESPARGARO		SPANISH		APRILIA RACING		APRILIA
42		ALEX RINS		SPANISH		TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR		SUZUKI
43		JACK MILLER		AUSTRALIAN		DUCATI LENOVO TEAM		DUCATI
44		POL ESPARGARO		SPANISH		REPSOL HONDA TEAM		HONDA
49	FABIO DIGIANNANTONIO		ITALIAN		GRESINI RACING MotoGP		DUCATI		*
63		FRANCESCO BAGNAIA		ITALIAN		DUCATI LENOVO TEAM		DUCATI
72	MARCO BEZZECCHI		ITALIAN		VR46 RACING TEAM		DUCATI		*
73	ALEX MARQUEZ		SPANISH		LCR HONDA CASTROL		HONDA		*
87	REMY GARDNER		AUSTRALIAN		TECH3 KTM FACTORY RACING		KTM		*
88		MIGUEL OLIVEIRA		PORTUGUESE		RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING		KTM
89	JORGE MARTIN		SPANISH		PRAMAC RACING		DUCATI		*
93		MARC MARQUEZ		SPANISH		REPSOL HONDA TEAM		HONDA

Moto2TM N°	RIDER	NATIONALITY	TEAM	MACHINE
2	GABRIEL RODRIGO	ARGENTINA	PERTAMINA MANDALIKA SAG TEAM	KALEX
4	SEAN DYLAN KELLY	USA	AMERICAN RACING	KALEX
5	ROMANO FENATI	ITALIAN	SPEEDUP RACING	BOSCOSCURO
6	CAMERON BEAUBIER	USA	AMERICAN RACING	KALEX
7	BARRY BALTUS	BELGIAN	RW RACING GP	KALEX
9	JORGE NAVARRO	SPANISH	FLEXBOX HP40	KALEX
12	FILIP SALAC	CZECH	GRESINI RACING Moto2	KALEX
13	CELESTINO VIETTI	ITALIAN	VR46 RACING TEAM	KALEX
14	TONY ARBOLINO	ITALIAN	ELF MARC VDS RACING TEAM	KALEX
16	JOE ROBERTS	USA	ITALTRANS RACING TEAM	KALEX
18	MANUEL GONZALEZ	SPANISH	YAMAHA VR46 MASTER CAMP TEAM	KALEX
19	LORENZO DALLA PORTA	ITALIAN	ITALTRANS RACING TEAM	KALEX
22	SAM LOWES	BRITISH	ELF MARC VDS RACING TEAM	KALEX
23	MARCEL SCHROTTER	GERMAN	LIQUI MOLY INTACT GP	KALEX
24	SIMONE CORSI	ITALIAN	MV AGUSTA FORWARD RACING	MV AGUSTA
28	NICCOLO ANTONELLI	ITALIAN	VR46 RACING TEAM	KALEX
35	SOMKIAT CHANTRA	THAI	IDEMITSU HONDA TEAM ASIA	KALEX
37	AUGUSTO FERNANDEZ	SPANISH	RED BULL KTM AJO	KALEX
40	ARON CANET	SPANISH	FLEXBOX HP40	KALEX
42	MARCOS RAMIREZ	SPANISH	MV AGUSTA FORWARD RACING	MV AGUSTA
51	PEDRO ACOSTA	SPANISH	RED BULL KTM AJO	KALEX
52	JEREMY ALCOBA	SPANISH	LIQUI MOLY INTACT GP	KALEX
54	FERMIN ALDEGUER	SPANISH	SPEEDUP RACING	BOSCOSCURO
61	ALESSANDRO ZACCONE	ITALIAN	GRESINI RACING Moto2	KALEX
64	BO BENDSNEYDER	DUTCH	PERTAMINA MANDALIKA SAG TEAM	KALEX
75	ALBERT ARENAS	SPANISH	ASPAR TEAM (Moto2)	GASGAS
79	AI OGURA	JAPANESE	IDEMITSU HONDA TEAM ASIA	KALEX
81	KEMINTH KUBO	THAI	YAMAHA VR46 MASTER CAMP TEAM	KALEX
84	ZONTA VAN DEN GOORBERGH	DUTCH	RW RACING GP	KALEX
96	JAKE DIXON	BRITISH	ASPAR TEAM (Moto2)	GASGAS

Moto3TM N°	RIDER	NATIONALITY	TEAM	MACHINE
5	JAUME MASIA	SPANISH	RED BULL KTM AJO	KTM
6	RYUSEI YAMANAKA	JAPANESE	MT HELMETS - MSI	KTM
7	DENNIS FOGGIA	ITALIAN	LEOPARD RACING	HONDA
10	DIOGO MOREIRA	BRAZILIAN	MT HELMETS - MSI	KTM
11	SERGIO GARCIA	SPANISH	ASPAR TEAM (Moto3)	GASGAS
16	ANDREA MIGNO	ITALIAN	RIVACOLD SNIPERS TEAM	HONDA
17	JOHN McPHEE	BRITISH	STERILGARDA HUSQVARNA MAX	HUSQVARNA
18	MATTEO BERTELLE	ITALIAN	AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA Moto3	KTM
20	LORENZO FELLON	FRENCH	SIC 58 SQUADRA CORSE	HONDA
23	ELIA BARTOLINI	ITALIAN	AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA Moto3	KTM
24	TATSUKI SUZUKI	JAPANESE	LEOPARD RACING	HONDA
26	SCOTT OGDEN	BRITISH	VISIONTRACK RACING TEAM	HONDA
27	KAITO TOBA	JAPANESE	CIP GREEN POWER	KTM
28	IZAN GUEVARA	SPANISH	ASPAR TEAM (Moto3)	GASGAS
31	ADRIAN FERNANDEZ	SPANISH	RED BULL KTM TECH3	KTM
38	DAVID SALVADOR	SPANISH	BOE SKX	KTM
43	XAVIER ARTIGAS	SPANISH	CFMOTO RACING PRUESTELGP	CFMOTO
44	DAVID MUNOZ	SPANISH	BOE SKX	KTM
48	IVAN ORTOLA	SPANISH	TEAM MTA	KTM
53	DENIZ ONCU	TURKISH	RED BULL KTM TECH3	KTM
54	RICCARDO ROSSI	ITALIAN	SIC 58 SQUADRA CORSE	HONDA
64	MARIO SURYO AJI	INDONESIAN	HONDA TEAM ASIA	HONDA
66	JOEL KELSO	AUSTRALIAN	CIP GREEN POWER	KTM
67	ALBERTO SURRA	ITALIAN	RIVACOLD SNIPERS TEAM	HONDA
70	JOSHUA WHATLEY	BRITISH	VISIONTRACK RACING TEAM	HONDA
71	AYUMU SASAKI	JAPANESE	STERILGARDA HUSQVARNA MAX	HUSQVARNA
72	TAIYO FURUSATO	JAPANESE	HONDA TEAM ASIA	HONDA
82	STEFANO NEPA	ITALIAN	TEAM MTA	KTM
96	DANIEL HOLGADO	SPANISH	RED BULL KTM AJO	KTM
99	CARLOS TATAY	SPANISH	CFMOTO RACING PRUESTELGP	CFMOTO

1	1	Jeffrey Buis	NED	Kawasaki Ninja 400	MTM Kawasaki
2	17	Koen Meuffels	NED	Kawasaki Ninja 400	MTM Kawasaki
3	61	Yuta Okaya	JPN	Kawasaki Ninja 400	MTM Kawasaki
4	79	Adrian Huertas	ESP	Kawasaki Ninja 400	MTM Kawasaki
5	10	Unai Orradre	ESP	Yamaha YZF-R3	Yamaha MS Racing
6	70	Miguel Santiago Duarte	POR	Yamaha YZF-R3	Yamaha MS Racing
7	54	Bahattin Sofuoglu	TUR	Yamaha YZF-R3	Biblion Yamaha Motoxracing
8	93	Marco Gaggi	ITA	Yamaha YZF-R3	Biblion Yamaha Motoxracing
9	2	Alejandro Carrion	ESP	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Kawasaki GP Project
10	12	Alessandro Zanca	ITA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Kawasaki GP Project
11	27	Alejandro Diez Rodriguez	ESP	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Kawasaki GP Project
12	48	Thomas Brianti	ITA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Prodina Team WorldSSP300
13	64	Hugo De Cancellis	FRA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Prodina Team WorldSSP300
14	20	Dorren Loureiro	RSA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Fusport - RT Motorsports by SKM - Kawasaki
15	43	Harry Khouri	AUS	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Fusport - RT Motorsports by SKM - Kawasaki
16	69	Tom Booth-Amos	GBR	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Fusport - RT Motorsports by SKM - Kawasaki
17	11	Ana Carrasco	ESP	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Kawasaki Provec WorldSSP300
18	46	Samuel Di Sora	FRA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Leader Team Flembbo
19	23	Sylvain Markarian	FRA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Leader Team Flembbo
20	83	Meikon Kawakami	BRA	Yamaha YZF-R3	AD78 Team Brasil by MS Racing
21	87	Ton Kawakami	BRA	Yamaha YZF-R3	AD78 Team Brasil by MS Racing
22	15	Alfonso Coppola	ITA	Yamaha YZF-R3	Team Trasimeno
23	41	Marc Garcia	ESP	Kawasaki Ninja 400	2R Racing
24	22	Joel Romero	ARG	Kawasaki Ninja 400	SMW Racing
25	18	Indy Offer	GBR	Kawasaki Ninja 400	SMW Racing
26	58	Inigo Iglesias	ESP	Kawasaki Ninja 400	SMW Racing
27	21	Vicente Perez Selfa	ESP	Yamaha YZF-R3	Machado Came SBK
28	28	Carlos Torres	MEX	Yamaha YZF-R3	Machado Came SBK
29	77	Ruben Bijman	NED	Yamaha YZF-R3	Machado Came SBK
30	26	Mirko Gennai	ITA	Yamaha YZF-R3	Team BRcorse
31	73	Jose Luis Perez Gonzalez	ESP	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Accolade Smrz Racing
32	19	Victor Rodriguez Nunez	ESP	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Accolade Smrz Racing
33	55	Antonio Frappola	ITA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Chiodo Moto Racing
34	72	Victor Steeman	NED	KTM RC 390 R	Freudenberg KTM WorldSSP Team
35	52	Oliver Konig	CZE	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Movisio by MIE

FIM World Championship & General News

E-Xplorer S.A CEO Valentin Guyonnet says: "Joining forces with the FIM and becoming the global promoter for the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is a great moment for us, for the FIM and for motorsport in general.

Monaco hosts largest FIM Awards ever

The FIM Board of Directors met at the FIM HQ in Mies (Switzerland) and via videoconference on 8 and 9 September 2021

The FIM & CAKE announce joint venture
in the frame of the FIM Sustainability Week

2021 - The Year of the People

FIM, ASO, Teams & Manufacturers hold
Rally safety meeting

FIM announces 2020 General Assembly decisions

First meeting of the FIM Board of Directors in 2021

FIM and WESS join forces to launch the
FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in 2021

GBRacing awarded the very first
FIM Quality Product Label

36	37	Devis Bergamini	ITA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	ProGP Racing
37	80	Gabriele Mastroluca	ITA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	ProGP Racing
38	14	James McManus	IRL	Kawasaki Ninja 400	Team#109 Kawasaki
39	7	Johan Gimbert	FRA	Kawasaki Ninja 400	TPR Team Pedercini Racing
40	25	Dean Berta Vinales	ESP	Yamaha YZF-R3	Vinales Racing Team
41	85	Kevin Sabatucci	ITA	Yamaha YZF-R3	Vinales Racing Team
42	53	Petr Svoboda	CZE	Yamaha YZF-R3	WRP Wepol Racing

2021 Provisional Calendar, update 22 January Date	Grand Prix	Venue
28 March	Qatar*	Losail International Circuit
04 April	Qatar*	Losail International Circuit
18 April	Portugal	Algarve International Circuit
02 May	Spain	Circuito de Jerez
16 May	France	Le Mans
30 May	Italy	Autodromo del Mugello
06 June	Catalunya	Barcelona - Catalunya
20 June	Germany	Sachsenring
27 June	Netherlands	TT Circuit Assen
11 July	Finland **	KymiRing
15 August	Austria	Red Bull Ring - Spielberg
29 August	Great Britain	Silverstone Circuit
12 September	Aragón	MotorLand Aragón
19 September	San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini	Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
03 October	Japan	Twin Ring Motegi
10 October	Thailand	Chang International Circuit
24 October	Australia	Phillip Island
31 October	Malaysia	Sepang International Circuit
14 November	Comunitat Valenciana	Circuit Ricardo Tormo

DATE	VENUE	COUNTRY	FMNR	EGP	EJ	EY	EW	EO
18 – 20 June	Marco de Canaveses	Portugal	FMP	X	X	X	X	X
25 - 27 June	Edolo	Italy	FMI	X	X	X		X
16 – 18 July	Saaremaa	Estonia	EMF	X	X	X		X
22 – 24 July	Skovde	Sweden	SVEMO	X	X	X	X	X
08 – 10 October	Zschopau	Germany	DMSB	X	X	X		X
15 – 17 October	Langeac	France	FFM	X	X	X	X	X

FIM World Championship & General News

E-Xplorer S.A CEO Valentin Guyonnet says: "Joining forces with the FIM and becoming the global promoter for the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is a great moment for us, for the FIM and for motorsport in general.

Monaco hosts largest FIM Awards ever

The FIM Board of Directors met at the FIM HQ in Mies (Switzerland) and via videoconference on 8 and 9 September 2021

The FIM & CAKE announce joint venture in the frame of the FIM Sustainability Week

2021 - The Year of the People

FIM, ASO, Teams & Manufacturers hold Rally safety meeting

FIM announces 2020 General Assembly decisions

First meeting of the FIM Board of Directors in 2021

FIM and WESS join forces to launch the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in 2021

GBRacing awarded the very first FIM Quality Product Label

The FIM & CAKE announce joint venture
in the frame of the FIM Sustainability Week

FIM, ASO, Teams & Manufacturers hold
Rally safety meeting

FIM and WESS join forces to launch the
FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in 2021

GBRacing awarded the very first
FIM Quality Product Label