Rwanda Hosts FIA General Assembly, Celebrates 120 Years with Prestigious Awards Ceremony

On Friday, December 13, 2024, Rwanda concluded the FIA General Assembly with a grand ceremony marking the organization’s 120th anniversary. The event, held in Kigali, brought together global motorsport leaders, including Rwandan President Paul Kagame and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The evening recognized excellence across 16 categories, honoring top performers in disciplines like the World Karting Championship, Rally-Raid, Formula 2, Rally, Formula E, Endurance, and Rallycross. A notable moment of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Award to French racing icon Michèle Mo

On Friday, December 13, 2024, Rwanda concluded the FIA General Assembly with a grand ceremony marking the organization’s 120th anniversary. The event, held in Kigali, brought together global motorsport leaders, including Rwandan President Paul Kagame and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The evening recognized excellence across 16 categories, honoring top performers in disciplines like the World Karting Championship, Rally-Raid, Formula 2, Rally, Formula E, Endurance, and Rallycross. A notable moment of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Award to French racing icon Michèle Mouton for her 50 years of contributions to motorsport. This distinguished honor was conferred by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The ceremony culminated with President Kagame awarding Max Verstappen the top accolade for his remarkable fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship win. The event underscored Rwanda's growing prominence in the international motorsport community.