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The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, hosted the second event of its 2026 Sustainable Innovation Series (SIS) in Le Mans on Thursday 11 June, ahead of the FIA World Endurance Championship 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

Following the launch of the 2026 programme in Montréal at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Series convened at the home of endurance racing in partnership with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO). Leaders from motor sport, industry, technology and government gathered to examine how endurance racing drives technological and societal progress. 

For more than a century, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been a proving ground for automotive innovation. From disc brakes to hybrid powertrains, technologies tested over 24 hours of racing have helped transform the cars we drive every day. Today, that same transfer is accelerating the development of hydrogen power, sustainable fuels and energy-efficient technologies. Having just renewed its 3-star accreditation, the highest level of the   FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme, the ACO and the 24 Hours of Le Mans continue to lead motor sport towards a sustainable future.

The event was opened by Pierre Fillon, President of the ACO; Frédéric Lequien, Chief Executive Officer of Le Mans Endurance Management; Stéphane Le Foll, Mayor of Le Mans; and Marek Nawarecki, Circuit Sport Director, FIA, who set out the vision for the role of endurance racing in driving technological and societal progress. 

The programme featured panel discussions spanning hydrogen technology and deployment and sustainability in the tyre industry, with speakers including representatives from the FIA, Toyota Racing, TotalEnergies, MissionH24, Ariane Group, ENSOSP, Forvia, Michelin, Goodyear and Ford Racing. The afternoon concluded with a fireside chat with Paul Fowler, Vice President Motorsport Global at DHL, Official Partner of the Sustainable Innovation Series, exploring how specialised maritime freight logistics are reducing the FIA World Endurance Championship’s carbon footprint while delivering cars, teams, and technology around the globe. 

The discussions came ahead of on-track demonstrations of hydrogen prototypes during the race week, including the Toyota TR LH2 Racing Prototype, the Alpine Alpenglow, and the Ligier Bosch JS2 RH2.  

Xavier Mestelan Pinon, Chief Technical and Safety Officer at the FIA said: “The 24 Hours of Le Mans embodies the spirit of endurance and innovation that defines the Sustainable Innovation Series. The advancement in hydrogen technology pioneered by regulators, manufacturers and partners together will help deliver safer, cleaner and affordable mobility far beyond the racetrack.” 

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, said: “Le Mans has always been where the future of the automobile is written. Welcoming the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series to the home of endurance racing highlights our shared ambition that hydrogen and sustainable technologies will shape the next great chapter of our sport and of mobility.” 

The Sustainable Innovation Series will next convene at the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Shanghai taking the discussion into new regions, industries and communities of practice.

ENDS 

For media enquiries please contact Maria Zander, Corporate Communications Manager: mzander@fia.com  

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.  

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including six FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all. 

SustainabilityWECFIAFIA1FIAWECFIASustainability00Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 11:03amWednesday, June 17, 2026 – 11:03am

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, hosted the second event of its 2026 Sustainable Innovation Series (SIS) in Le Mans on Thursday 11 June, ahead of the FIA World Endurance Championship 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

Following the launch of the 2026 programme in Montréal at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Series convened at the home of endurance racing in partnership with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO). Leaders from motor sport, industry, technology and government gathered to examine how endurance racing drives technological and societal progress. 

For more than a century, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been a proving ground for automotive innovation. From disc brakes to hybrid powertrains, technologies tested over 24 hours of racing have helped transform the cars we drive every day. Today, that same transfer is accelerating the development of hydrogen power, sustainable fuels and energy-efficient technologies. Having just renewed its 3-star accreditation, the highest level of the   FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme, the ACO and the 24 Hours of Le Mans continue to lead motor sport towards a sustainable future.

The event was opened by Pierre Fillon, President of the ACO; Frédéric Lequien, Chief Executive Officer of Le Mans Endurance Management; Stéphane Le Foll, Mayor of Le Mans; and Marek Nawarecki, Circuit Sport Director, FIA, who set out the vision for the role of endurance racing in driving technological and societal progress. 

The programme featured panel discussions spanning hydrogen technology and deployment and sustainability in the tyre industry, with speakers including representatives from the FIA, Toyota Racing, TotalEnergies, MissionH24, Ariane Group, ENSOSP, Forvia, Michelin, Goodyear and Ford Racing. The afternoon concluded with a fireside chat with Paul Fowler, Vice President Motorsport Global at DHL, Official Partner of the Sustainable Innovation Series, exploring how specialised maritime freight logistics are reducing the FIA World Endurance Championship’s carbon footprint while delivering cars, teams, and technology around the globe. 

The discussions came ahead of on-track demonstrations of hydrogen prototypes during the race week, including the Toyota TR LH2 Racing Prototype, the Alpine Alpenglow, and the Ligier Bosch JS2 RH2.  

Xavier Mestelan Pinon, Chief Technical and Safety Officer at the FIA said: “The 24 Hours of Le Mans embodies the spirit of endurance and innovation that defines the Sustainable Innovation Series. The advancement in hydrogen technology pioneered by regulators, manufacturers and partners together will help deliver safer, cleaner and affordable mobility far beyond the racetrack.” 

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, said: “Le Mans has always been where the future of the automobile is written. Welcoming the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series to the home of endurance racing highlights our shared ambition that hydrogen and sustainable technologies will shape the next great chapter of our sport and of mobility.” 

The Sustainable Innovation Series will next convene at the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Shanghai taking the discussion into new regions, industries and communities of practice.

ENDS 

For media enquiries please contact Maria Zander, Corporate Communications Manager: mzander@fia.com  

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.  

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including six FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all. 

SustainabilityWECFIAFIA1FIAWECFIASustainability00Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 11:03amWednesday, June 17, 2026 – 11:03am

Since its inauguration in 2015, the FIA GT World Cup has established itself as a unique challenge that attracts the world’s finest GT drivers and leading manufacturers.

 Renowned for its demanding combination of high-speed straights, unforgiving barriers and technical corners, the Guia Circuit remains one of motor sport’s most iconic venues. Its narrow streets and limited margin for error have made it a defining test and a stage on which only the very best can excel.

The 2026 edition will once again welcome an elite field of Gold and Platinum-rated drivers competing for FIA GT World Cup glory. At the same time, a significant new step has been taken to recognise and encourage emerging talent with the creation of the new Silver Cup.

Introduced in response to the growing strength and visibility of Silver-rated competitors in GT racing, the new category will provide recognition for the top-performing Silver driver in Macau. The Silver Cup winner will receive a dedicated podium ceremony and will share in a prize fund totalling USD 22,000.

The initiative creates a pathway for talented drivers seeking to establish themselves at the highest level of GT competition. By racing alongside some of the sport’s most accomplished professionals on one of the world’s most demanding circuits, Silver-rated drivers will have a unique opportunity to demonstrate their speed, race craft and resilience on a global stage, while gaining valuable experience among the GT racing elite.

Registrations will remain open until 17 July, with drivers and teams invited to submit their applications for the ninth edition of the FIA GT World Cup. For more information regarding the registration process, visit: fia.com/events/gt-world-cup/season-2025/registrations

The FIA GT World Cup will once again form part of a prestigious Macau Grand Prix programme, sharing the spotlight with the FIA FR World Cup, FIA F4 World Cup and the final round of the Kumho FIA TCR World Tour.

Thirteen two-car teams – using the Gen2 Formula Regional Tatuus T 326 – will enter the third running of the FIA FR World Cup. Meanwhile, for the second edition of the FIA F4 World Cup, the grid size has been increased from 20 to 24 cars to give more opportunities for talent development. Furthermore, the arrive-and-drive concept trialled last year has been replaced with international F4 teams bringing leading drivers from national F4 Championships Certified by FIA to the Macau Grand Prix.

GT World Cup

GT World CupMacauAll fia sportSEASON 2026SportCircuit1SportGT World CupCircuitAll fia sportSEASON 2026GT World CupMacau00Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 10:45amWednesday, June 17, 2026 – 10:45am