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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to Visit Japan to Highlight Global Role of Mobility Innovation and Continued Motorsport Growth
TOKYO, June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Mohammed Ben Sulayem will embark on a high-level visit to Japan this week, underscoring the strategic importance of the country in shaping the future of global mobility, automotive innovation, and motorsport development. The visit reaffirms the FIA's commitment, as the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, to collaborating with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), global governments, mobility clubs and national sport authorities (ASNs) to advance sustainable mobility and inclusive motorsport growth. Japan, as a leading technological and industrial powerhouse, plays a critical role in driving innovations that have far-reaching, worldwide impact. Mobility innovation in the country is setting global standards, with advanced public transportation systems, smart city development, ongoing research into alternative fuels, and growing Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platforms. Last year's Japan Mobility Show attracted record numbers of over 1.25m as it emphasised sustainability and cross-industry collaboration. In the sporting sector the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) reported over 200,000 licensed drivers actively participating in motorsport – a growth of over 20% in the last five years, alongside record attendance at this year's Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, marking the highest turnout since 2006. During his visit, Ben Sulayem will engage in key discussions with prominent government leaders and stakeholders, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Koji Murofushi the Commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency, and Hiromasa Nakano, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Hosted by JAF, Ben Sulayem will also take part in a tour of the City Circuit and JAF Control Tower, showcasing Japan's investment in motorsport infrastructure and urban racing concepts. Speaking ahead of his visit, Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: "Japan continues to be a beacon of technological leadership in the automotive sector, motorsport passion, and innovative mobility solutions which improve people's quality of life. This visit is an opportunity to strengthen our ties and align our shared goals that can benefit the global community. "It also reflects the FIA's broader vision to drive progress in innovation, safety, and sustainability across mobility and motorsport. With its powerful combination of industrial strength, governmental commitment, and rich sporting heritage, Japan stands as a key partner in realising these global objectives." This visit aligns with the FIA's broader vision to foster innovation, safety, and sustainability across mobility and motorsport, while promoting accessibility worldwide. Japan's unique combination of industrial capability, governmental support, and sporting heritage makes it a pivotal partner in achieving these objectives. 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 seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all. View source version on Contacts For media enquiries, please contact:Geri Sherwin, Head of Presidential Communications: gsherwin@
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to Visit Japan to Highlight Global Role of Mobility Innovation and Continued Motorsport Growth
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Mohammed Ben Sulayem will embark on a high-level visit to Japan this week, underscoring the strategic importance of the country in shaping the future of global mobility, automotive innovation, and motorsport development. The visit reaffirms the FIA's commitment, as the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, to collaborating with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), global governments, mobility clubs and national sport authorities (ASNs) to advance sustainable mobility and inclusive motorsport growth. Japan, as a leading technological and industrial powerhouse, plays a critical role in driving innovations that have far-reaching, worldwide impact. Mobility innovation in the country is setting global standards, with advanced public transportation systems, smart city development, ongoing research into alternative fuels, and growing Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platforms. Last year's Japan Mobility Show attracted record numbers of over 1.25m as it emphasised sustainability and cross-industry collaboration. In the sporting sector the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) reported over 200,000 licensed drivers actively participating in motorsport – a growth of over 20% in the last five years, alongside record attendance at this year's Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, marking the highest turnout since 2006. During his visit, Ben Sulayem will engage in key discussions with prominent government leaders and stakeholders, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Koji Murofushi the Commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency, and Hiromasa Nakano, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Hosted by JAF, Ben Sulayem will also take part in a tour of the City Circuit and JAF Control Tower, showcasing Japan's investment in motorsport infrastructure and urban racing concepts. Speaking ahead of his visit, Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: 'Japan continues to be a beacon of technological leadership in the automotive sector, motorsport passion, and innovative mobility solutions which improve people's quality of life. This visit is an opportunity to strengthen our ties and align our shared goals that can benefit the global community. 'It also reflects the FIA's broader vision to drive progress in innovation, safety, and sustainability across mobility and motorsport. With its powerful combination of industrial strength, governmental commitment, and rich sporting heritage, Japan stands as a key partner in realising these global objectives.' This visit aligns with the FIA's broader vision to foster innovation, safety, and sustainability across mobility and motorsport, while promoting accessibility worldwide. Japan's unique combination of industrial capability, governmental support, and sporting heritage makes it a pivotal partner in achieving these objectives. 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 seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.
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05-04-2025
- Automotive
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F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen grabs surprise pole to defeat the McLarens
Motorsport photo Max Verstappen stormed to a surprise pole position at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix as the reigning world champion defeated both McLarens to grab top spot. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had been setting the pace during practice, but it was Verstappen who delivered when it mattered, putting in a new track record of 1m26.983s to secure his fourth successive Suzuka pole. Advertisement Early championship leader Norris will start alongside the Dutchman having been pipped by just 0.012 seconds, while Chinese Grand Prix winner Piastri is third alongside Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. Before Verstappen's fine effort, it was Mercedes that had been worrying the McLaren duo but George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli could only make the third row. There had been plenty of talk about Red Bull's decision to switch Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda heading to Japan but neither made it into Q3, instead it was the Racing Bull of Isack Hadjar who impressed to go seventh, despite reporting a cockpit issue during the opening session. Lewis Hamilton will be disappointed to have only managed eighth, ahead of the Williams of Alex Albon and Oliver Bearman, the Haas man making it three rookies in the top 10. Advertisement Once again, the hour-long session descended into farce when a fifth red flag of the weekend for a trackside grass fire caused delays in Q2. A fire fighter sprays the grass at the side of the track to dampen it A fire fighter sprays the grass at the side of the track to dampen it Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images After the latest incident had been dealt with, there was plenty of improvement across the board, meaning both Lawson and Tsunoda were eliminated. Lawson will start a place ahead of his Red Bull replacement having gone 14th on his return to Racing Bulls, while Pierre Gasly, Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso also failed to make the top 10 shootout. Lawson eked out of Q1 in 15th place, just 0.016s faster than the Sauber of Nico Hulkenberg, whose team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto was also eliminated. Advertisement Esteban Ocon, having finished fifth last time out in China, had to settle for 18th on the grid this time around having been unable to match the pace of Bearman in the sister Haas. Lance Stroll endured a miserable session, running off at Dunlop Curve when on a flying lap and will start at the back, with the rebuilt Alpine of Jack Doohan alongside him after his huge shunt in FP2 on Friday. F1 Japanese GP – Qualifying results
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03-04-2025
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Honda Reveals the New Prelude's Interior Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix
Honda is showing off the interior of its new 2026 Prelude for the first time in Tokyo ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix this weekend — and as it turns out, anyone familiar with the Civic or Acura Integra interior will feel right at home inside, because it's mighty similar. The Prelude's infotainment system, climate control panel and (most of) the center console are all ripped more or less straight from its sibling cars. That said, it's not exactly the same: you'll notice a big difference in that center console, with the 'S+' button sitting proudly ahead of the drive mode toggle selector. The air vent design is also unique to the car, though it still bears more than a passing resemblance to the Integra's. Honda uses a flat-bottom steering wheel with a center marker at the top for the Prelude, and we can also spy some prominent shift paddles mounted to the wheel. The digital instrument cluster looks just like the one you'll see on the Civic and Integra, though the startup sequence features a Prelude flipping its lights on in dramatic fashion. What's unique to the Prelude appears to be all the window dressing. Honda uses blue and white as the interior colors in the vehicle depicted; the dressed-up two-tone seats are particularly attractive, with their large bolsters and 'Prelude' embossed into the headrest. White leather with blue stitching is used along the dash and doors for further splashes of color. We'll need to sit in it to truly know, but the trimmings already look like they could be more luxurious than the Integra's. The last angle Honda showed off was the hatch fully open. The shallow load floor looks like it will limit the Prelude's utility (especially with the tiny rear seats up), but it already looks more usable than previous generations that only offered a tiny trunk. All Honda has to say about the interior itself is that it's designed to provide a 'gliding euphoric feeling' and bring 'tokimeki' (the spark of joy). We're looking forward to finding out for ourselves – as well as finding out whether the driving experience will also spark joy. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
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03-04-2025
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F1 Racer Yuki Tsunoda in ‘Best Situation Ever' Ahead of Red Bull Debut at Japanese Grand Prix
Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson have switched rides, as Red Bull Racing hopes to keep its F1 Constructors' Championship hopes alive. Tsunoda comes to this week's F1 Japanese Grand Prix having not yet driven Red Bull's RB21. Tsunoda says that Red Bull has asked him to 'be as close to Max [Verstappen] as possible." Banners, flags and posters of Yuki Tsunoda have undergone revisions in recent days at Suzuka, home of this week's Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, with Racing Bulls imagery swapped out for shots of the home favorite in Red Bull Racing gear. Tsunoda is center of attention in Japan and his fourth home Grand Prix will coincide with his Red Bull Racing debut, following last week's decision by the outfit to swap him with the underperforming Liam Lawson after just two events. While Lawson prepares to rebuild at the junior team, it is the opportunity towards which Tsunoda has been working for several years, and which at times looked set to remain elusive. 'Yeah, really looking forward to it,' Tsunoda said. 'It can't be crazier than this, I guess, this situation. First race in the Red Bull Racing, but also on top of it in home Grand Prix. I think best situation ever in terms of anything but I'm just excited.' Tsunoda has not yet driven Red Bull's RB21—that will come during Friday's two practice sessions—but he was encouraged by his virtual running in the team's simulator last week. 'Obviously I'm sure it's not fully, fully correlated in terms of like, the trickiness of the car,' Tsunoda said. 'But at least it didn't feel like crazy, crazy tricky. But I can, at the same time, feel what the drivers was mentioning about the instability. I tried different setups. I did multiple setups that I want to try and to make it a little bit better. And actually, those two days was pretty productive. 'And at least I know now what kind of direction I want to start. And it seems to be also a good baseline for an overall performance as well.' Tsunoda outlined that Red Bull has requested him to 'be as close to Max [Verstappen] as possible' and that the fortunes of his predecessors have not agitated his mindset. 'I mean, pressure has always come, I guess, once you hit the track,' Tsunoda said. 'For now, I'm really relaxing somehow. It feels actually similar to when I was in Racing Bulls. I don't really, so far, feel pressure or anything. I think those things will naturally come. Anyway, it's my home Grand Prix. I'm sure it's going to be hectic, but there's not much point to feel pressure.' Reigning F1 World Champion Max Verstappen, who trails McLaren's Lando Norris by eight points, was reluctant to speak much on the driver swap. 'My reaction was shared with the team, in general, about not only the swap but about everything, we discussed it,' Verstappen said. 'Everything has been shared, how I think about everything, sometimes it's not necessary to share everything in public, I think it's better. 'Our main issue is that our car is not where we want it to be, everyone knows that, and that's where I focus on, as soon as the car is more competitive and driveable in general, then in the second car it will come to you anyway a bit more naturally.'
