FIA

American  

1. Federal Insurance Administration.

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FIA British  

abbreviation

1. (in Britain) Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries

2. motor racing Fédération Internationale l'Automobile, Formula One's governing body

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Etymology

Origin of FIA

(for sense 2) from French

Example Sentences

He then moved on to the FIA Formula 3 Championship, where he finished 11th in 2022, his rookie season, and was runner-up in 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"This break's offered a good opportunity for everyone to go around that loop. The FIA have been in a lot of comms with a handful of drivers."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

But the FIA was concerned that speed drop-off in the second part of the straights would be so extreme F1 would have an image problem.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"The FIA will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first. After careful consideration, we have taken this decision with that responsibility firmly in mind," said FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The FIA has the power to impose a change on safety grounds but has so far stopped short of doing so in the hope of achieving consensus.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026