The FIA is taking a proactive approach with the launch of #RaceAgainstManipulation, the latest development of a long-term partnership with Sportradar Integrity Services – the global provider of sports integrity solutions – which includes event monitoring with its Detection System of Frauds (FDS).
“Safeguarding the integrity of motorsport around the world is of paramount importance,” commented FIA President Jean Todt. “No betting-handling reports in motorsport have been received so far, but we must be vigilant.”
“And the best way to achieve this is through education. #RaceAgainstManipulation will help stakeholders recognize potential threats, help them to report misconduct. involved in our sport to use it,” concludes Todt.
Peter Bayer, FIA Secretary General for Sport, said: “This user-friendly platform is a milestone for the FIA and the world of sports and betting as it will help to raise awareness of the specific contents of the International Sporting Code on this topic and, in particular, what it means to manipulate competition in an informative and fun approach”.
“I thank Pierre Ketterer, Head of the FIA Governance, Integrity and Regulatory Affairs Department and the FIA team for their proactive process on this important matter,” concluded Bayer.
About FIA’s #RaceAgaintManipulation e-learning
#RaceAgainstManipulation is aimed at drivers competing in national and international competitions, team personnel, employees, volunteers, event organizers and FIA staff and consultants, as well as the wider automotive sports community, including staff and consultants from national sports organizations (ASN), media and fans around the world.
The first briefing on the use and content of the e-Learning platform was provided to Formula 1 drivers on Friday, 27th August 2021 at the SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS circuit, Belgium.
This e-learning platform consists of a 30-minute tutorial during which participants learn what constitutes competition manipulation, how to identify the behavior of competition repairmen, learn about their obligations and duty to inform, and learn about the serious consequences arising from violations of regulations. After completing the tutorial, each participant will receive a certificate from the FIA.
