The awards cover major competitions, including Formula 1, World Rally-Raid Championship, Formula 2, World Rally Championship, Formula E World Championship, World Endurance Championship, World Rallycross Championship, and World Karting Championships.
In addition to the athletes, FIA will also recognize outstanding teams and organizations for their contributions to motorsport innovation and excellence.
Below are the top athletes and achievements to be celebrated at BK Arena in Kigali on Friday night, December 13, 2024:
Formula 1: Max Verstappen (Red Bull) leads the list with 437 points, followed by Lando Norris (McLaren) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari). Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, will be awarded for leading the best team of 2024.
World Rally Championship: Thierry Neuville (Hyundai Motorsport) is the champion, with 242 points, and will be honored alongside his co-driver, Martijn Wydaeghe.
World Endurance Championship: André Lotterer, Kévin Estre, and Laurens Vanthoor will share the award after tying with 152 points each.
World Rallycross Championship: Johan Kristoffersson (Sweden), a seven-time champion, will be recognized for his stellar performance, securing 240 points.
World Rally-Raid Championship: Nasser Al-Attiyah (Qatar) and co-driver Edouard Boulanger will receive the award for dominating this off-road endurance series.
Formula 2: Gabriel Bortoleto clinched the championship with 214.5 points across 11 races, outperforming 28 other competitors.
World Karting Championships: British racer Ethan Jeff-Hall will be awarded in the senior category, Kenzo Craigie in juniors, and Giuseppe Palomba for the 15-year-old category.
Apart from these disciplines, FIA will also honor motorsport legends for their significant contributions to the sport.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/sports/article/fia-general-assembly-to-crown-16-top-motorsports-athletes
