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The meeting was run in front of around 500 spectators on a dry, hard track following dry, windy but sunny weather conditions. Thanks to the hard work of the club staff the dust was very well controlled throughout the meeting. The meeting was held with no major incidents or accidents. Only some minor crashes happened but without any serious injuries. During the first session of heats it was already clear that only the Russian team had a chance to challenge the Polish team for the win. But in the following sessions of heats Russia dropped to Poland point after point. In the end the Polish team claimed an undisputed victory with an almost perfect afternoon, collecting 54 points out of 60 during the 20 heats. The second place went to the Russian team scoring 41 points. Finland and Ukraine were only battling for 3rd and 4th place the whole meeting

In this issue, a report about the European Commission proposal for the amendment of the Motor Insurance Directive, with all the documents. Furthermore, an article about the FIM Europe at the MBA Motorsport Management Master in Germany, a report about the 2019 MXGP of Hong Kong announced in Ottobiano and the story of Eric Geboer’s life and career, besides some more interesting news about FIM Europe activity in the latest two months. It can be read for free at the following link: https://issuu.com/fimeurope/docs/fim_europe_mag_3-2018

The 24th edition of the FIM Europe Congress, held in Nantes (France), lived today an exceptional Day 4, which happens every four years, after the elections of the new Management Council. The members elected - or re-elected - yesterday are Dr Wolfgang Srb, Martin de Graaff, Jean-Marc Desnues, Juhani Halme, Martins Lazdovskis, Silvio Manicardi, Nicoleta Olariu, Michal Sikora and Jan Stovicek. The new FIM Europe Management Council, elected yesterday. From left, Nicoleta Olariu, Juhani Halme, Jean-Marc Desnues, Silvia Monatti, FIM Europe Staff, Michal Sikora, Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb, Silvio Manicardi, Martins Lazdovskis and FIM Europe Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco. Today a lot of decisions have been taken: the appointment of the 1st Deputy President Martin de Graaff, the appointment of the 2nd Deputy President, Silvio Manicardi, the appointment of the Treasurer, Michal Sikora, the appointment of the Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco, the appointment of the Chairman of the Judicial Panel Rodolfo Romeo, and

The 24th FIM Europe Congress in Nantes (France) finished successfully today with the Meetings of the Sporting and Non-Sporting Councils, the Management Council as well as the General Assembly in the afternoon. There were 40 National Federations present and over 250 delegates. The speech of Dr Wolfgang Srb The FFM President Jacques Bolle welcomed the delegates to Nantes. The FIM President Vito Ippolito addressed the audience and referred especially to the future tasks of FIM and FIM Europe in the years to come.Important decisions were taken, among them the approval of the 2017 Balance-sheet and of the 2018 Budget. The Management Council The Non-Sporting Council The Sporting Council The welcome desk, with Silvia D’Amico and Andrea Diamantini, FIM Europe staff. Comprehensive reports have been presented about the Sporting as well the Non-Sporting activities. During the General Assembly there were the reports of Martin de Graaff, Michal Sikora, Silvio Manicardi and Laurent

Today at 13.30 the FIM Europe General Assembly will take place in Nantes (France), during the Day 3 of FIM Europe Congress. It will be broadcasted in live-streaming at the following link: http://ffmoto.attwm.fr/ In the picture, the Road Safety Conference, which was held yesterday.

The second day of FIM Europe Congress was held today in Nantes, France. As scheduled, the Management Council was held, so as the Meetings of the Commissions and Panels. In the afternoon, the Road Safety Conference took place, which was very successful, with big attendance of delegates and media. The Management Council during the speech of FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb. The topic of this year was: “Electric Mobility: from Racing to Riding the Roads”, dealing with the development of electronics and technology. After the welcome speech of Mr Jean-Pierre Moreau, Chairman of Public Affairs Commission, FIM Europe 2nd Vice-President Mr Silvio Manicardi explained ‘Why a Conference on electric motorcycles in Europe?’. The speech was followed by Mr John Chatterton Ross’ speech on ‘Current issues facing motorcycling from Brussels’; Mr. Sébastien Poirier, Directeur Général of the Fédération Française de Motocyclisme talked about the situation of Motorcycling in France. The Chairman of the Board of Energica

The Road Safety Congress is scheduled to start today at 16.30 from the FIM Europe Congress in Nantes (France) and will be broadcasted in live streaming from 16.30 at the following link: http://ffmoto.attwm.fr/. The topic of this year’s Road Safety Conference will be: “Electric Mobility: from Racing to Riding the Roads”, dealing with the development of electronics and technology. After the welcome speech of Mr Jean-Pierre Moreau, Chairman of Public Affairs Commission, Mr Silvio Manicardi will explain ‘Why a a Conference on electric motorcycles in Europe?’. The speech will be followed by Mr John Chatterton Ross’ speech on ‘Current issues facing motorcycling from Brussels’; Mr. Sébastien Poirier, Directeur Général of the Fédération Française de Motocyclisme will talk about the situation of Motorcycling in France. The Chairman of the Board of Energica Motorcycle Mr. Franco Cevolini will talk about the electric Superbike and Mr. Umberto Uccelli Managing Director of Zero Motorcycles Europe will

In the weekend from Saturday 30th to Sunday 1st June, the follow­ing European races will be held: 30 June - European Pairs Speedway Championship at Nagyhalsz/Hungary 30 June - European Under 21 Team Speedway Championship at Gniezno/Poland 30 June - European Under 21 Team Speedway Championship at Mâcon/France 30 June-1 July - Road Race Hill Climb European Championship at Isola del Liri/Italy 30 June-1 July - Vintage Road Racing European Championship at Anderstorp/Sweden 30 June-1 July - Supersport 300 European Cup at Pannoniaring/Hungary

Congrés,Fim,Europe,2018,Nantes The FIM Europe Congress kicked off today in Nantes (France), with the scheduled meetings of the Sporting and Non-Sporting Councils. In the Sporting Council relevant issues were discussed with the Chairmen of the various Commissions. The reports of the latest activities of all disciplines were analysed at the presence of FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb, of FIM Europe 1st Deputy President and Chairman of Sporting Council Martin de Graaff, of Michal Sikora, FIM Europe Treasurer. FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb at the welcome desk. Today a meeting with the Non Sporting Commissions was held, to analyse the activities of the latest period in order to share the same level of know­ledge of the various issues. It was a good occasion to arouse a brainstorming, so that every chairman could bring his knowhow and enrich the discussion with his point of view. Some of the issues discussed will be

The FIM Europe has published a change in the ETC technical rules. The section of the European Talent Cup technical regulations that has been modified is: 5.6.9.4 Rear suspension unit: e. The total length of the shock absorber must remain between the limits recommended by the manufacturer for the homologated motorcycle. (Max length between mounting holes centers is 312 mm). A regularly updated version of the European Talent Cup rules which contains the detailed text of the regulation changes may be viewed here. You can find all the results, videos, photos and information regarding the Championship on the official website: www.fimcevrepsol.com