The FIA Institute recently commissioned a report on recent and forthcoming legislation and new policy issues in the field of sustainability, which could become directly relevant for motor sport.

The report, which focuses on legislation emanating from major political regions such as the EU, US, and Australia, found a number of policies that could impinge on motor sport and industries associated with the sport.

Examples of this include the EU REACH directive, which regulates and registers chemical products. With some downstream users, such as businesses involved in motor sport potentially having to contribute to the development of the registration dossier, this is something they should be aware of. Similar guidance was given by the report for the use of batteries, and the gradual elimination of certain products such as mercury and lead.

The report also highlighted the potential issues that could arise around new automotive technologies, such as EU directives that ensure electrical equipment is safe. Even going as far as looking at potential problems arising through restricted movements caused by global health worries such as the current flu pandemic have been considered.

Armed with such a report, the FIA Environmentally Sustainable Motor Sport Commission, with the support of the FIA Institute, will be able to better focus its work to ensure that motor sport is well prepared for any future legislation and able
to react to its needs long before it is enforced. It will be further useful in helping in the long term planning of how the FIA should regulate motor sport so that it can best support the needs on national and transnational legislators, establishing a constructive supporting role by motor sport on environmental issues.