FIA Awards 2025: Motorsport’s Brightest Stars Gather in Tashkent to Celebrate Championship Glory
Introduction: Celebrating Motorsport Excellence
The FIA Awards, one of the year’s most anticipated events in the motorsport community, held its 2025 edition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This annual event honours the achievements of all FIA champions from that year, including those from Formula 1, the World Rally Championship, the World Endurance Championship, Formula E and karting. The ceremony represents a culmination of a year’s worth of competition, bringing together the world’s elite motorsport talent to celebrate their achievements.
Lando Norris Claims His Championship Trophy
The highlight of the evening was McLaren’s Lando Norris, who became the 35th driver to be crowned world champion after finishing third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finally collecting his trophy. The British driver’s first Formula 1 World Championship marked a significant moment in his career, with the theme ‘Dreams of a Champion’ reflecting the years of dedication and sacrifice needed to achieve the ultimate goal in motor sport.
Event Details and Global Access
The 2025 FIA Awards Ceremony took place on Friday 12 December in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Making the event accessible to fans worldwide, viewers around the globe could watch the 2025 FIA Awards on FIA’s official YouTube channel, with the ceremony broadcast across the FIA’s YouTube and social media platforms from 13:00 EST / 18:00 GMT / 19:00 CET.
Multiple Championships Celebrated
Beyond Formula 1, the ceremony recognised champions from various disciplines. Oliver Rowland attended to accept his Drivers’ World Championship trophy in Formula E, having sealed the title in Berlin earlier this year with Nissan. Special awards included Action of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Outstanding Official and the FIA President’s Awards, showcasing the breadth of talent across global motorsport.
Conclusion: Significance for Motorsport’s Future
The FIA Awards 2025 not only celebrated past achievements but also set the stage for motorsport’s future. The event was hosted in collaboration with the National Autosport and Karting Federation of Uzbekistan and supported by Rolex, DHL, Hankook and AlphaTauri. For fans and competitors alike, the ceremony serves as inspiration and recognition that dedication to motorsport can lead to championship glory, whilst promoting the sport’s global reach and continued growth across multiple racing disciplines.