The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsports and federation for mobility organizations worldwide, has officially opened its new Remote Operations Center (ROC) at Biggin Hill in the United Kingdom, marking a multimillion-pound investment in the technology, infrastructure and personnel supporting the FIA Formula One World Championship.

The new center is the result of close collaboration between the FIA and Formula 1. As the sport continues to grow globally, the facility is designed to maintain high standards of race management while supporting the fairness, safety and integrity of competition.

Located within Formula 1's Biggin Hill campus, the center provides around-the-clock support to FIA Race Control and stewards during Grand Prix weekends for Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3. It is also intended to help develop the next generation of FIA officials through the organization's High Performance Programme (HPP).

The ROC is one of four pillars of FIA Race Operations, working alongside Race Control, Systems Operations and the stewards to strengthen race management and decision-making.

During Grand Prix weekends, ROC analysts process live data from more than 140 audio and video feeds, car-positioning telemetry and team radio communications. The center supports Race Control by identifying and assessing potential violations, including jump starts, incorrect grid positioning, track limits violations, pit lane offenses and compliance with stop-and-go penalties.

Artificial intelligence-assisted shape recognition, computer vision and automated radio-message tagging help analysts flag potential incidents. The facility also supports post-event reviews to refine future regulations and train the next generation of Race Control operators.

The center has been fully operational since the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, providing improved connectivity with the circuit and expanded operational capabilities. Up to 16 staff members work at the facility during race weekends.

The investment also supports the FIA's High Performance Programme for Officials, which has provided stewards and race directors worldwide with personalized training and a pathway to FIA World Championship-level roles since 2023. Together, the ROC and HPP aim to build a stronger, more diverse pool of officials and strengthen the long-term effectiveness of race operations.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali attended the opening ceremony, alongside FIA single-seater and sporting directors, ROC leadership and operations team members.

Ben Sulayem said the center represents an important milestone in the championship's development and reflects the FIA's commitment to investing in the people, technology and infrastructure supporting race operations.

Domenicali said the facility will support the FIA's trackside activities across Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3, strengthening the operations essential to fair and consistent competition.

For more information, visit the FIA website.

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