As part of the FIM Future Leaders Programme, the FIM hosted an exclusive United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Campaign Webinar on 25 February, 2025. The event featured Erin Bourke, Project Leader of the FIA’s United Against Online Abuse Campaign, as the keynote speaker.
During the webinar, Erin Bourke delivered an insightful presentation on the UAOA campaign, a global coalition initiated by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Supported by the FIA Foundation and the European Union, UAOA unites sporting organisations, governments, technology platforms, and regulatory bodies in the fight against the growing issue of online abuse in sports.
In July 2023, the FIM signed a Charter for collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) as part of this global coalition to counter online abuse in sports. This partnership demonstrates the shared commitment of both organisations to create a safer online environment through collaboration, policy development, and regulatory action.
The webinar focused on several key issues:
The impact of online abuse on athletes, officials, and the broader sporting community.
Strategies for combating digital harassment through advocacy, education, and innovation.
Key findings from Erin Bourke’s research on the impact of hate speech on FIA officials, with data to be shared soon with the community.
The UAOA campaign aims to create a safer digital environment through collective initiatives. National Federations are strongly encouraged to actively engage in these important discussions and contribute to the global effort to address online abuse, ensuring digital safety within their respective organisations.
The newly inaugurated FIM Headquarters (HQ) in Mies (Switzerland), the Domaine de Divonne in Divonne-les-Bains (France) and the YOTEL Geneva Lake in Founex (Switzerland) were the venues for the 2025 FIM Commissions Conference which was held from 7 to 9 February. The Conference brought together 370 members of the FIM Family – including Board of Directors Members, Commissions Directors, Members and Experts along with two FIM World Championship promoters – for three days of high-level discussion with the goal of sharing ideas and expertise to advance motorcycle sport.
The meetings started on 7 February with Superlicence Seminars whose purpose is to enhance and reinforce the level of expertise and knowledge of the participants. A workshop was organised, with the participation of 15 FMN/CONU Secretaries General on “making inclusion relevant for National Federations”. The first ever annual general meeting of the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) as FIM Associated Member also took place on 7 February, with the attendance of FIM President Mr Jorge VIEGAS and other FIM representatives.
On 8 February, the Commissions Members Plenary Session started with the presentation by the FIM President of the initiatives and major achievements related to the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the FIM in 2024 – also illustrated with several short videos, notably on the construction of the FIM HQ building and the new FIM Hospitality, the updated brand identity, the first-ever FIM Intercontinental Games held in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) and the creation of a dedicated and unique FIM anthem, which was played. A round of the X-Trial World Championship had been organised in Geneva (Switzerland) and had been attended by the FIM Board of Directors. A commemorative event had been organised in the Restaurant Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris (France) where the Fédération Internationale des Clubs Motocyclistes (FICM) had been created in 1904, in the presence of representatives of the founding Members. A book retracing 120 years of motorcycling history and another one outlining the major steps and timeline for the construction of the new FIM HQ had been published and were handed to all participants. A mosaic regrouping the entire FIM Family was displayed as a token of recognition for their unvaluable contribution. The latest analysis as regards the Balance of Performance (BoP) and Equivalence of Technologies (EOT), the main amendments to the Disciplinary Code, the revised Code of Ethics as well as the new Travel Platform were presented. The FIM President then invited the FIM Supercross World Championship promoter, Mr Tom BURWELL, SX Global CEO and the FIM Enduro World Championship promoter, Mr Francisco PITA and Ms Carla ALVARENGA, respectively CEO and Managing Director of Prime Stadium, to join the stage for the presentation of the 2025 sporting calendars and plans for the years to come.
The plenary session ended with a section dedicated to FIM Distinctions and Recognitions.
The following Honorary Membership, approved during the 2024 FIM General Assembly, was awarded to Mr Tony STEELE (ACU) – CCP Honorary Member (posthumously), and handed to the ACU President, Mr Tim LIGHTFOOT, and ACU Secretary General, Mr Matthew EDWARDS-WEAR.
In addition, diplomas were awarded to the Directors and Members of the following Commissions/List, in recognition of their outstanding years of service:
30 YEARS OF SERVICE: Mr Roland BERGER (AMF) – CTI Mr Patrick COUTANT (FFM) – CCR
25 YEARS OF SERVICE: Mr Jacques BOLLE (FFM) – LJI
20 YEARS OF SERVICE: Mr Pedro MARIANO (FMP) – CEN Mr Mohamed Nejib OURIEMI (FTM) – CPM
15 YEARS OF SERVICE: Mr Tony OLSSON (SVEMO) – CCP
A plaque was given to FIM Latin America President, Mr Pedro VENTURO Jr. for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the CONU. Commission Members from Latin America were also invited to join the stage.
Over the weekend all fourteen sport and beyond-sport Commissions as well as the List of International Judges conducted their own meetings to work on projects and priorities for 2025. The efforts and hard work of all participants and stakeholders over these three days were recognised and rewarded as the entire FIM Family got together for a cocktail reception held at the FIM HQ on Saturday evening.
Expressing his satisfaction, FIM President Jorge VIEGAS said: “I am pleased with the success of this 2025 Commissions Conference which gathered more than 350 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 is also about thanking and rewarding the non-paid professionals for their dedication and service to the FIM. The presence of two FIM World Championships promoters was also greatly appreciated. We can be proud of the tremendous achievements throughout 2024 and I am looking forward to another successful season of top-level FIM sporting events and programmes.
Published by: Isabelle Lariviere – FIM Communications Manager
The Board of Directors met at the FIM Headquarters in Mies (Switzerland) on 5 and 6 February, ahead of the FIM Commissions Conference, to be held during the weekend.
On this occasion, the Board addressed many topics, in particular the following:
Sport: All disciplines were discussed with a focus on the E-Xplorer World Cup promoter, the extension of the Hard Enduro World Championship promotion contract, the X-Trial promotion contract and the EBK World Cup. For the first time ever, electric motorcycles were allowed to compete alongside internal combustion engine motorcycles in the SuperEnduro World Championship. Revised and new team licence fees as well as calendar fees were agreed on and will be submitted to the next General Assembly for ratification. The Board accepted to extend the deadline of two years for Quads competing in World Championships/Cup to comply with the FIM sound regulations. The success of the first edition of the FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) was stressed, a biennial sporting competition with continental teams which took place from 29 November to 1 December 2024 in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain). Discussions related to the next edition were held. Safety of riders being the utmost priority for the FIM, the Board reiterated its position to ban any circuit racing competition taking place on non-homologated circuits and roads (with group departure) and recommends FMNs and CONUs to adopt the same position.
Situation in Ukraine: The Board of Directors reiterated its sympathy and solidarity with all those suffering, as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. After having carefully considered the situation, the Board once again confirmed the decisions made during its extraordinary meeting on 5 March 2022. The FIM will continue to monitor the evolution of the situation, taking into account the specificity of motorcycle sport.
Finance: The 2024 closing and 2025 forecast, both reflecting the sound financial situation of the FIM, were shared with the Board.
FIM Academy: The recently launched FIM Future Leaders Programme, a transformative journey designed for high-potential employees destined to leadership roles within FMNs welcomes already 20 participants (10 women, 10 men) in 2025.
Liaison with FMNs/CONUs: The Board agreed to withdraw the sporting power of the Federación Paraguaya de Motociclismo (FEPAM) and decided to temporarily delegate this sporting power to the Federación de Motociclismo de Paraguay (FEMOP) until the next General Assembly. FIM Latin America’s revised Statutes were approved while FIM Asia’s revised Statutes were ratified by the Board. An update on the FMN/CONU liaison initiatives and activities such as webinars, guidebook for FMNs and the #FIMunites programme was shared. The next FMN & CONU Secretaries General Meeting will take place in September at the Merton College in Oxford (UK) and will be hosted by the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU).
Marketing and Digital: Social media trends, together with an overview of the main 2024 digital figures, marketing reports with a special focus on TrialGP and the Intercontinental Games as well as key information related to the FIM-moto.tv were presented to the Board.
Racing Motorcycle Museum: Transformation works are in progress and the content of the future museum is currently being defined. The grand opening of the museum, to be managed by the International Foundation for Motorcycling (IFM), will take place in the presence of the World Champions in the framework of the 2025 FIM Awards on 6 December 2025. The logo of the museum was revealed.
Amendments to Codes and Regulations: The Board approved amendments to the Medical Code and to the Anti-doping Code.
International Foundation for Motorcycling (IFM): A brief presentation of the Foundation Board meeting that took place on 7 December 2024 in Palma (Mallorca, Spain) was given. The main topics were the approval of the 2025 budget as well as activities which will be supported throughout 2025, the main one being the upcoming Racing Motorcycle Museum.
Commissions and List of Judges: Commissions Directors had the opportunity to share their main projects and concerns with the Board. The following changes were made to the composition of the Commissions and List of Judges: CMI – New Member, Dr David Karuri MAINA (MSFK) CTI – New Member, Mr Patrick ROELS (FMB) LJI – New Judge, Mr Niall GEANEY (MCUI), to be confirmed by the General Assembly LJI – New Judge, Mr Josep Francesc VANDELLOS ALAMILLA (RFME), to be confirmed by the General Assembly
The Board further ratified the withdrawal of CCP Expert Mr Mick BATES. In addition, the Board approved adjustments in the composition of Board Committees.
The CONU Presidents, Board Committees and Departments of the Administration presented their progress reports on their respective projects.
All Commissions will meet over the weekend in the framework of the 2025 Commissions Conference. A plenary session is planned as part of the meetings scheduled on Saturday, which will mainly highlight the initiatives celebrating the 120th anniversary of the FIM back in 2024 and will yield the opportunity to give the floor to the Supercross World Championship promoter (SX Global) and the Enduro World Championship promoter (Prime Stadium) for the presentation of the 2025 sporting calendar and plans for the years to come.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the FIM Future Leaders Programme, with the first kick-off webinar scheduled for 20 January 2025. This programme marks the beginning of an inspiring journey for the selected participants, designed to develop and empower future leaders in sports management, strategy, and leadership.
A key factor in the programme’s success is its partnership with the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) as the academic partner. CIES brings world-class expertise in sports management and education, ensuring participants receive top-level insights and practical knowledge.
The FIM Women’s Commission has proudly supported the programme, further emphasising the importance of promoting gender equality and empowering women in leadership roles within the motorcycling community. This initiative aligns with FIM Women’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in sports governance and leadership.
Damiano Zamana, FIM Deputy CEO and Operations Director, stated: “The programme is essential for the long-term development of future leaders within National Federations and the global motorcycling community. By equipping these future leaders with the skills and knowledge they need, we are ensuring the continued growth and sustainability of FIM and the sport we all love.”
The inaugural class consists of twenty participants from diverse backgrounds, representing fourteen National Federations across five continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania. The cohort features an equal balance of ten men and ten women, showcasing FIM’s commitment to gender equality and leadership diversity within the sports industry.
We are excited to support this new generation of leaders as they shape the future of motorsport and are proud to be part of such a transformative programme.
Published by: Isabelle Lariviere FIM Communications Manager
The 2024 FIM General Assembly was held on 6 December 2024 in Palma (Mallorca, Spain) in the presence of 95 National Federations (FMNs), in the framework of a full week of meetings including the FIM Board of Directors meeting, the International Foundation for Motorcycling (IFM) Board meeting as well as the 2024 FIM Awards, the prize-giving ceremony to celebrate the 2024 FIM World Champions and Trophies winners.
The following topics were submitted to the delegates of the National Federations attending the 2024 General Assembly:
Report from the President: An overview of the main 2024 sporting and beyond sport activities was presented alongside with the initiatives completed to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the FIM which included the construction of the FIM’s new Headquarters – built in 20 months – in line with the budget approved by the General Assembly in 2022, and whose grand opening took place on 10 October 2024 with the attendance of 400 guests and FIM Family Members; a new FIM logo and brand identity; the launch and success of the Intercontinental Games in Jerez (Spain) – whose first edition was won by FIM Europe; a new hospitality unit; the FIM X-Trial World Championship event in Geneva (Switzerland) with the attendance of the Board of Directors Members; new FIM branded uniforms, a dinner at the Restaurant Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris (France) with the FIM founding Federations; the first ever FIM Anthem; the editing of a book retracing the Federation’s highlights from 1904 to 2024, a book on the construction of the new FIM HQ as well as a special edition of the 2024 Yearbook; and the start of the transformation of the former FIM HQ into the Racing Motorcycle Museum to be inaugurated on 6 December 2025 together with the 2025 FIM World Champions in the framework of the 2025 FIM Awards to be held in Lausanne (Switzerland). In addition, the President mentioned the disciplinary changes agreed on, such as the creation of the International Court of Appeal (CAI); the Court of Arbitration for Sport will no longer be applicable except for doping cases. The creation of a common basis for CONU statutes was stressed. Finaly the President underlined the sound financial situation of the FIM and reminded the assistance provided to FMNs and CONUs.
Affiliations: The affiliations of Kosovo (FMKS) and Uzbekistan (NAFKU) were approved, bringing up to 123 the total number of National Federations.
Finance: The General Assembly approved the 2023 Financial Statements and the 2025 budget.
Elections: Mr Abdulrahman AL-MANNAI (QMMF), Mr Ignacio VERNEDA (RFME) and Mr Håkan LEEMAN (SVEMO) were re-elected for a 4-year term as members of the FIM Board of Directors.
Sports: All disciplines were presented with a particular focus on the success of the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship; the upcoming changes in Superbike and MotoGP regulations; the Yamaha R3 bLU CrU Series upgraded to an FIM World Cup; the creation of the FIM Endurance World Trophy, the reform of Trial – shorter and faster; the creation of the FIM Women’s X-Trial Trophy in 2025; the electric motorcycles competing alongside the internal combustion engine machines in the SuperEnduro World Championship ; the Sand Races World Cup upgraded to World Championship level as well as the Speedway SGP4 becoming a class of the SpeedwayGP World Championship. The validity of FIM World Championships licences was extended to Continental Events. The General Assembly agreed on the creation of the Classic Motorcycles Commission (CMC) in 2025. Programmes and initiatives related to the safety were stressed. The success of the first ever Medical Summit that took place in the framework of the 2024 FIM Commissions Conference as well as the new collaboration with the International Testing Agency (ITA) were mentioned.
Beyond Sport: Initiatives related to women, sustainability, touring and mobility were highlighted such as the Women’s Speedway Academy; the FIM equal gender opportunities guidelines; the KiSS programmes; the CTL Advantage Card as well as the manifesto presented at the European Parliament. In addition, the FIM Heritage Programme, together with L’Amicale Spirit of Speed, was presented, as well as the FIM Future Leaders programme, an initiative bringing together academic excellence and practical sports management expertise.
List of International Judges (LJI): The appointment of Mr Piotr PIEKUTOWSKI as member of the LJI was confirmed.
Amendments to Codes and Regulations: The General Assembly agreed on the amendments to the Statutes and By-Laws as well as to the Sporting Code, including the new calendar and licence fees proposals.
2025 General Assembly and FIM Awards: The candidature of Lausanne (Switzerland) was retained to host the 2025 FIM General Assembly and FIM Awards on 5 & 6 December.
2025 Commissions Conference: The Conference will take place at the new FIM HQ in Mies (Switzerland) – whose Federations room can accommodate 300 people – and in Divonne-les-Bains (France) from 4 to 10 February 2025.
International Foundation for Motorcycling (IFM): A progress report on the 2024 activities was outlined. The 2023 audited financial statements and management report had been approved by the Foundation Board along with the Swiss supervisory authority for the foundations.
Reports: In addition, the CONU Presidents, the Board Committees Chairs, the Working Groups Chairs, the Commission Directors and the Directors of the Administration Departments presented their respective progress reports.
Distinctions: The General Assembly approved to grant the honorary membership to Mr Tony STEELE (ACU), Honorary CCP Member – posthumously. The FIM Motorcycling Merit Diploma was awarded to Mr Akira GOTO (MFJ). The FIM Family Trophy was presented to the Federation Motorcycling of Ukraine (FMU) as a special solidarity prize for the reconstruction of the infrastructure of the mototrack STC ”SONA” that had been destroyed following the Russian invasion in February 2022. Mr Moreno CRESTALE won the 2024 FIM Touring World Challenge Rider and Moto Clube do Porto received the 2024 FIM Touring World Challenge Club.
FMNs anniversaries: Seventeen FMNs were congratulated, namely 10 years for Fédération Malagasy de Motocyclisme (FMaM); 30 years for National Motorcycle Sports & Safety Association (NAMSSA); 40 years for Libyan Motorcycle Federation (LMF) and Namibia Motorsport Federation (NMSF); 60 years for Zambia Motor Sports Association (ZMSA); 70 years for Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of China (CAMF), Federación Ecuatoriana de Motociclismo (FEM), Federación de Motociclismo Costarricense (FMCR) and Federación Uruguaya de Motociclismo (FUM); 100 years for American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Automobile and Touring Club of Egypt (ATCE), Hrvatski Motociklistički Savez (HMS), Latvian Motosport Federation (LaMSF); 110 years for Danmarks Motor Union (DMU) and Fédération Motocycliste Suisse (SWISS MOTO); and 120 years for Autoclub of the Czech Republic (ACCR) and Koninklijke Nederlandse Motorrijders Vereniging (KNMV).
FIM President, Jorge Viegas reflected on this year’s General Assembly by saying: “I could not imagine a better venue than Palma de Mallorca with a fantastic organisation to host the FIM year-end events and to magnificently conclude this celebration year of the 120 years of the FIM. I would like to thank the representatives from our many National Federations and other members of the FIM Family who have been in attendance. Planning for 2025 is already underway but before we look ahead to the new season, it was a good moment to reflect and celebrate together all the 2024 FIM World Champions and FIM Trophy winners at the FIM Awards as the beautiful island of Mallorca hosted it for the first time. I hope everyone involved had a truly memorable evening.”
Published by: Isabelle Larivière – FIM Communications Manager
