The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced today a worldwide partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The agreement crowns AWS as the FIA’s exclusive official partner for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning and cloud infrastructure. The collaboration spans the full spectrum of motor sport, from local club events to the pinnacle of Formula 1.
By linking AWS’s massive computing power with the FIA’s regulatory body, the federation aims to accelerate the creation of technical rules, lower operational expenses and shrink its carbon footprint. The deal also expands the FIA’s already-running Digital Licensing Platform, a cloud-based system that modernises licence administration for drivers, officials and volunteers worldwide.
AI-driven rule-making for the next generation of Formula 1 cars
One of the most visible outcomes of the partnership will be the influence of AWS on the technical regulations governing future Formula 1 machines. The FIA currently conducts its aerodynamic analyses on AWS’s high-performance computing (HPC) environment. This allows engineers to simulate airflow around a virtual car without ever manufacturing a physical prototype. The result is a faster, cheaper and more environmentally sustainable design cycle.
Beyond raw simulation power, AWS will supply the FIA’s technical committees with bespoke AI tools. These tools are intended to help draft regulations that enhance safety, improve performance and promote sustainability. According to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the infusion of AI will let rule-makers respond to emerging technologies more quickly, keeping the sport at the cutting edge of engineering.
Digital Licensing Platform scales to more national authorities
The partnership also deepens the FIA’s Digital Licensing Platform, launched in 2025 and built on AWS infrastructure. The platform provides a single online portal where drivers, officials and volunteers can apply for or renew their licences, while national sporting authorities—known as ASNs—manage the data in a centralised, secure environment.
Since its inception, the system has added multilingual support, integration with the FIA University curriculum and automated renewal reminders. AWS’s involvement will accelerate the rollout to additional ASNs, ensuring that more regions benefit from a streamlined, paper-less process. Future updates are slated to include event-management tools for volunteers and officials, further reducing administrative overhead.
Broader digital transformation and long-term ambitions
Moving additional FIA business applications to AWS is part of a broader digital transformation strategy outlined in President Ben Sulayem’s manifesto. The aim is to modernise governance, improve performance metrics and reinforce the federation’s commitment to equity, sustainability and safety. Over the coming years, a growing share of the FIA’s services—including data analytics, member communication tools and compliance systems—will be migrated to AWS’s cloud.
Through the FIA Global Partner Programme, AWS also becomes an official sponsor of the annual FIA Awards and the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series, events that showcase advancement in both sport and mobility. This aligns with the federation’s goal of doubling global participation in motor sport by making the sport more accessible and technologically advanced.
Both organisations stress that motor sport is among the most data-intensive environments on the planet. AWS’s Global Director of Events, Sports & Entertainment, Kristin Shaff, highlighted the partnership as a chance to bring world-class cloud and AI capabilities to the heart of the FIA, supporting every level from grassroots clubs to the world stage.
