The FIA World Motor Sport Council established new regulations for Esports and the World Rally Championship (WRC), as well as a global karting plan during its recent meeting in Rwanda.

During the meeting, the council approved the creation of an FIA Esports Code (Appendix E) – the first such framework created by a global sporting federation. All real-world motor sport competitions are ultimately governed by the International Sporting Code, and as virtual racing continues to grow rapidly, the FIA Esports Code will regulate Esports racing competitions, providing the necessary legal framework to conduct such events at the national level.

Additionally, the council approved new technical regulations for the WRC, focusing on cost reduction, flexibility and sustainability. The new regulations allow for innovative design options, allowing a wide variety of production car shapes and bespoke rally designs to compete, and embraces diverse powertrain solutions.

The FIA has also created a global karting plan to create a clearer and more accessible pathway into and throughout the FIA Karting system.

For a full recap of the meeting, visit fia.com.