FIA recognises FMSCI as sole representative in India
Chennai, 7 Dec 2013: The FIA (Federation International Automobile) General Assembly and FIA Prize Giving Gala took place in Paris, France this week with India featured prominently at the event. The FIA General Assembly announced that it has removed the MAI (Motorsport Association of India) from any membership and association with the FIA and consequently removed from its rolls. This was just passed unanimously on the floor based on a recommendation by the World Motor Sport Council. This makes the FMSCI, governing body of Motorsports in India, the sole approved representative for the FIA in India.
In other news FMSCI Chairman Dr. Vijay Mallya, who became the first ever Indian to sit on the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC), we re-elected after he was personally handpicked by FIA President Jean Todt. 14 members were elected out of a total of 24 who stood for the elections.
The annual FIA Prize-Giving Gala took place last night and the winners and champions from around the world were honoured including Formula One Champion Sebastian Vettel, World Rally Champion (WRC) Sebastian Ogier, World Karting Champion Max Verstappen, and India’s very Gaurav Gill, the 2013 Asia Pacific Rally Championship, along with many others. Global Manufacturer’s including Volkswagen Motorsport (WRC), Audi AG (World Endurance Champion), Honda (World Touring Car Champion) were also honoured.
FMSCI President Vicky Chandhok, who was present in Paris, commented, “This is a great week for Indian motorsport. Every year we are getting a bigger with regard to our involvement with the FIA. Being recognized as the only representative in India by the FIA has been long time coming and we are thrilled with the decision. Dr. Vijay Mallya being re-elected to the WMSC is proof of India being recognized as an important voice in the world of motorsports. And finally to see Gaurav Gill with the likes of Sebastian Vettel, Sebastian Ogier, Allen McNish being honoured together is a great sight for Indian motorsport.”
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