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FIM Europe Management Council met in Fiumicino From left: Rodolfo Romeo, Francesco Carmelo Mezzasalma, Josè Ramon Garcia, Alessandro Sambuco, Michal Sikora (FIM Europe President), Roy N. Wetterstad, Juhani Halme, Manuel Marinheiro, Nicoleta Olariu, Stijn Rentmeesters, Jean Marc Desnues. The Management Council met face to face for its last meeting of the year in Fiumicino, Rome, on the 13th of December. It was a long day with a lot of topics to discuss. During the meeting the usual points were on the agenda, including the Reports of the President, 1st and 2nd Deputy Presidents, Treasurer, Vice Presidents and Secretary General. After the Sporting Commissions’ Meetings of October and November, many proposals were presented by Manuel Marinheiro, FIM Europe 1st Deputy President and Chairman of the SportingCouncil. The Beyond-Sporting Commissions’ meetings will take place in Fiumicino in mid-January. Michal Sikora, FIM Europe President “We had met on final Management Council of the

Second session of FIM Europe Sporting Commissions’ Meetings After the first session at the end of October, the second session of the FIM Europe Sporting Commissions’ meetings took place yesterday, November 12th, in Fiumicino (Rome) at the presence of the FIM Europe President Michal Sikora, the Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco, the 1st Deputy President Manuel Marinheiro and Paola Bianchetti and Silvia D’Amico, responsible for sport matters in the office. Michal Sikora, FIM Europe President “We have finished second session of Sporting Commissions meetings. This time almost 100% of members were present on spot and being face to face allowed to have good discussions and exchange of experiences and knowledge. Commissions were announcing that will present some changes to regulations and working strongly on 2023 calendar. I’m personally really happy that in such hard international situation, Motoball Commission is strongly preparing competitions for next year”.   Manuel Marinheiro, FIM Europe 1st

2023 FIM Europe Congress Road to Zaragoza From left: Alessandro Sambuco, Michal Sikora and Jorge Torrecillas The organisation of the 2023 FIM Europe Congress in Zaragoza (Spain) started yesterday, Sunday, 23rd October with the inspection held at the Hotel Hiberus by the FIM Europe President Michal Sikora, the Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco and the RFME Marketing and Communication Director Jorge Torrecillas. Michael Sikora, FIM Europe President “I’m really looking forward for coming Congress in the beautiful city of Zaragoza, which unique architecture will be a fantastic journey for everyone. Hiberus Hotel offers a great accommodation and services as well as very good dining. And last, but not least, the professionalism and engagement of RFME is on the top level and guarantees a Congress to remember”.     Alessandro Sambuco, FIM Europe Secretary General “A team has already been created for the organization of the Congress, that will see the resources of

First session of FIM Europe Sporting Commissions’ Meetings The first session of the FIM Europe Sporting Commissions’ meetings took place yestarday, October 22nd, in Fiumicino (Rome). A great opportunity to meet and discuss face to face current topics and future plans after the last meetings in occasion of the Congress in Bucharest, held from Wednesday 29th June to Saturday 2nd July. Almost all members were able to attend in person the meetings, of course the FIM Europe President Michal Sikora, the Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco, the 1st Deputy President Manuel Marinheiro and Paola Bianchetti and Silvia D’Amico, responsible for sport matters in the office. Michael Sikora, FIM Europe President “We are just after first session of new sporting commission meetings. This time only three commissions met. Unfortunately, not all the members were able to arrive here in Fiumicino because of many flight cancelations. But again, thanks to technology we were

FIM Rides the World: The FIM Europe Family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18N-G3FOG1w The FIM dedicated to FIM Europe a special episode of “FIM Rides the World”. The journey continues in Europe, meeting FIM Europe President, Michał Sikora, who tells how what Motorcycling means for the young Riders in this this continent full of motorcycling heritage. Links: www.fim-moto.ch

Issue #03 of FIM Europe Magazine now online! The FIM Europe is pleased to share the #03 edition of the FIM Europe Magazine 2022! Issue #03 takes a closer look at the final part of the current sporting season: July, August and September have been months reach of competitions and events, both in road and off-road. There is also a Special Feature on Romano Neri: he is a reference point in the Motorsport as photographer and video maker. Additional contents of th issue #03 of FIM Europe Magazine are dedicated to My Laps and Yamaha’s activities. Click here to read the brand-new FIM Europe Magazine. Enjoy the reading! Visit our FIM Europe Magazine pages

Issue #02 of FIM Europe Magazine now online with a Special Supplement! The FIM Europe is glad to announce that the new FIM Europe Magazine issue #02 2022 is now online with a Special Supplement! Issue #02 is a review of the current sporting season: many Championships and Cups are racing their competitions and are in full swing. The Special Supplement celebrates the 2022 FIM Europe Congress. With last two year’s editions cancelled due to COVID restrictions, the FIM Europe family finally met again from Wednesday 29th June to Saturday 2nd July inside the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest, Romania. The glittering European capital city was no stranger to hosting this prestigious occasion and last hosted the Congress back in 1999, and once more proved to be a successful event. The main event was the General Assembly with the election of Michal Sikora as new FIM Europe President. Also eight Vice-Presidents,

Internal Audit and Management Council Meeting in Sorrento Left to right: Martin Lazdovskis, Nicoleta Olariu, Alessandro Sambuco, Silvio Manicardi, Martin de Graaff, Michal Sikora, Jiri Sitina, Manuel Marinheiro, Andrzej Witkowski, Jean-Marc Desnues. The splendid backdrop of the Sorrento Peninsula hosted the Internal Audit on April 6th and the FIM Europe Management Council Meeting on April 7th. The particular location celebrated these last two official appointments before the elective Congress in Bucharest which will mark the end of this 2018-2022 term. The evocative views, however, did not distract the Internal Auditors, the Financial Department and the Members of the Management Council from completing these important moments of FIM Europe with the usual professionalism and attention. Mr Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe President “On Thursday the Management Council had the last meeting of the mandate of four years, the day prior to this meeting the Internal Auditors controlled the Financial situation of

Issue #01 of FIM Europe Magazine now online! The FIM Europe is proud to announce that the new FIM Europe Magazine issue #01 2022 is now online! It has been totally renewed: a new, more modern and attractive graphic design, with the aim of always giving visibility and attention to every discipline and topic. A new season is beginning and we are still fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic, but we are also facing a new crisis: the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. FIM Europe took its position together with FIM. Let’s focus on the first competitions and some FIM Europe activities, such us the FIM Europe Club, the Environment Commission activities and the job done by the Public Affair Commission. Click here to read the brand-new FIM Europe Magazine or download it for free. Enjoy the reading! Visit our FIM Europe Magazine pages.

FIM Europe Club Lapland Experience 2022 in Rovaniemi, Finland The FIM Europe Club Lapland Experience 2022 took place in Rovaniemi, Finland, from 15th to 19th March, organized in collaboration with the SML Suomen Moottoriliitto. The two-year suspension due to the COVID pandemic has made this resume edition a special event even if what is happening in Ukraine has made it difficult to face these days with the necessary good humour. However, the event was a success in terms of participation and as the development of an articulated and exciting program. The more than twenty participants were able to enjoy the breath-taking views and magical atmospheres evoked by the snow that accompanied the last day of the excursion. Surely the place of honour as an experience out of the ordinary is assigned to riding a snowmobile, an unusual vehicle for the majority of participants, many of them in their first riding