FIA Partners With Siemens To Drive Innovation, Safety and Sustainability In Racing

FIA news The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has named Siemens Digital Industries Software as its official digital twin sponsor in a new multi-year agreement that will help shape the future of motor sport. The collaboration will see the FIA expand its use of Siemens’ Xcelerator software portfolio to drive innovation in race car design while reducing the environmental impact of developing and testing prototypes. Siemens is the latest to join the FIA’s recently launched Global Partnership Programme, a network of leading organisations committed to advancing safety, sustainability and innovation across motor sport and mobility. At the heart of the collaboration is the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, including the award-winning Designcenter NX software, which enables FIA engineers to create detailed digital models of race cars and simulate their performance in a virtual environment. The virtual-first approach plays a key role in shaping the technical regulations of single-seater categories, from Formula 1 to Formula 4.   By reducing the need for physical prototypes and wind tunnel testing, the FIA can lower its environmental impact and accelerate progress toward its net zero 2030 goal. Since 2022, the FIA has used Siemens’ software to generate more than 14,000 computer aided design CAD parts in over 10,000 computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.   Beyond aerodynamics, the FIA will expand its use of Siemens’ Teamcenter® X for product lifecycle management and adopt further Simcenter® simulation tools, creating a fully integrated digital ecosystem to power future innovations across championships.   Craig Edmondson, Chief Commercial Officer, FIA , said:  “We’re proud to partner with global technology leaders like Siemens to shape the future of motor sport. This collaboration shows the strength of our wider partner network, where world-class brands are helping us deliver progress across performance, safety and sustainability.” Jason Somerville, Head of Aerodynamics, FIA , added:  “Siemens gives us the precision tools to design and test complex aerodynamic concepts virtually, reducing environmental impact while improving performance and safety. This technology is key to ensuring that racing remains closer, fairer, and more competitive — all while supporting our ambition to reach net zero by 2030.” Nand Kochhar, Vice President, Automotive and Transportation, Siemens Digital Industries Software , said:  “We’re looking forward to deepening our collaboration with the FIA as their Official Digital Twin Sponsor. Siemens Xcelerator is enabling FIA engineers to design, simulate and optimise with unprecedented precision, helping deliver a more sustainable and technologically advanced future for motorsport and mobility.” ENDS For media inquiries, please contact:  Maria Zander, Corporate Communications Manager:  mzander@fia.com Siemens PR Team:  press.software.sisw@siemens.com About the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility. Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all. Partners FIA FIA 1FIAFIAPartners00 Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 8:18am Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 8:18am