ABB FIA System E in Madrid Hosts a Royal Go to at Inaugural Race, Welcoming His Majesty King Felipe VI
The Fédération Internationale de l’Vehicle (FIA), the worldwide governing physique for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, welcomed His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain to Madrid’s inaugural internet hosting of the ABB FIA System E World Championship.
King Felipe VI’s presence highlighted the rising significance of sustainable motorsport and Spain’s position in embracing modern, electrical racing applied sciences. The occasion marks a historic milestone for a championship that’s at the moment in its twelfth season, and which since its inception has had innovation embedded in its DNA.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem stated: “It was an honour for the FIA to welcome His Majesty King Felipe VI to the Circuito de Madrid-Jarama for town’s inaugural ABB FIA System E World Championship race. This landmark occasion displays the rising international enchantment of electrical racing and underscores our shared dedication to sustainability, innovation, and cutting-edge motorsport.
“Madrid has embraced System E with nice enthusiasm, and internet hosting the championship right here for the primary time permits us to showcase the joy of electrical racing whereas selling cleaner mobility options. We’re thrilled to deliver followers from world wide to the Spanish capital and encourage the subsequent era of motorsport fanatics and innovators.”
Carmelo Sanz de Barros, President of the FIA Senate and President of the Royal Vehicle Membership of Spain (RACE), stated: “Bringing System E to Madrid for the primary time is a historic second for our metropolis and for Spanish motorsport. The CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix showcases not solely racing on the highest stage but additionally the significance of sustainable mobility. We’re proud to have welcomed His Majesty King Felipe VI to expertise this distinctive occasion, which celebrates innovation, pleasure, and Spain’s dedication to a greener future in motorsport.”
The ABB FIA System E World Championship stands on the forefront of sustainable innovation in international sport, combining high-performance racing with a transparent objective: to speed up the transition to a extra sustainable future. Because it started, the championship has served as a platform for cutting-edge electrical car know-how, driving developments in power effectivity, battery growth and concrete mobility options. System E not solely brings world-class motorsport to followers but additionally demonstrates how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand, supporting the FIA’s dedication to lowering environmental influence whereas inspiring the subsequent era of mobility.
The Championship will proceed for Rounds 7 & 8 in Berlin from the 2nd Could 2026.
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The Fédération Internationale de l’Vehicle (FIA) is the governing physique for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It’s a non-profit organisation dedicated to driving innovation and championing security, sustainability and equality throughout motor sport and mobility.
Based in 1904, with places of work in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings collectively 245 Member Organisations throughout 5 continents, representing thousands and thousands of street customers, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces rules for motor sport, together with six FIA World Championships, to make sure worldwide competitions are secure and truthful for all.
