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FIM Europe Management Council In view of the close FIM Europe General Assembly, the FIM Europe Management Council met today, 27th January 2021, via videoconference from the FIM Headquarters in Mies, Switzerland, at the presence of the FIM President Mr Jorge Viegas. The Secretary General Mr Alessandro Sambuco informed the Management Council about the situation voting rights of the numerous Federations, waiting for a big attendance. Moreover, the FIM Europe President Mr Martin De Graaff, the 1st Deputy President Mr Michal Sikora and the Treasurer Mr Juhani Halme presented a short version of their yearly reports in view of tomorrow’s General Assembly. Originally, the General Assembly would have to take place in occasion of the FIM Europe Congress 2020 in Prague, but due to the Coronavirus emergency, it was postponed and will be held tomorrow with Zoom from FIM Headquarters. Mr Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe President “The Management Council

FIM Europe Non-Sporting Commissions On Saturday 16th January the FIM Europe Non-Sporting Commissions Meetings were held in a virtual way with Zoom Video Communications platform. Besides the commission’s members, the virtual meetings were also attended by the FIM Europe President Mr. Martin de Graaff and the 2nd Deputy President Mr. Silvio Manicardi. Also present Silvia Monatti and Andrea Diamantini, responsible for non-sporting matters in the office. At the end of the meetings the chairmen came together to point out the outcome of the meetings to the President of the Non-Sporting Council Mr Silvio Manicardi. Mr Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe President “Caused by the cancellation of the FIM Europe Congress last summer, the last meeting was in January 2020 in Fiumicino. Fortunately, the commission members went on with the most urgent items and developments in the internal contacts even if a lot of normal activities could not be continued. Plans were made for

FIM Europe Snowmobile Week 2021 The Coronavirus emergency does not stop the passion for the Motorsport. As in previous years, FIM Europe together with the Finnish Motorcycling Federation and the Snowmobile Guide Association Finland, is planning a FIM Europe Snow-Mobile Week to offer a unique snowmobile experience combined with European motorsports co-operation and workshops in the exotic Finnish Lapland. In order to give the possibility to participate even if the Covid -19 situation, the participants have the possibility to plan a “stop and go” - visit to Rovaniemi during the week and decide the arrival and departure dates which ever suites best each participant. During the week from Monday 15.03 to Friday 19.03 a Snowmobile tour of 100-150 kilometers will be organized every day respecting all the Covid-19 restrictions. Entries: jukka.sgaf@gmail.com Additional information: www.koronaturvallinenlappi.fi (EN) www.koronaturvallinenlappi.fi/en  

At the end of this particular and tough 2020, we thank you all for your efforts and staying united. Merry Christmas and a happy new from the FIM Europe family. We keep on working for an exciting and racing 2021 season!

Third seasonal Management Council for the FIM Europe On 15th December the last seasonal Management Council was held through Zoom Video Communications platform. The complete Management Council, President, 1st and 2nd Deputy Presidents, Treasurer, Vice-Presidents and Secretary General, the latter supported by the General Secretariat Coordinator and by the Responsible of the Sporting Department, have drawn up this year's profile so heavily conditioned and afflicted by the COVID-19 emergency. Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe President “In the usual time of the year the meeting of the Management Council took place, like we are used to do it this year by Zoom. The important issues were discussed by the Management Council, necessary points at the end of 2020, a year which we will remember a long time. The preparation of the General Assembly, also remotely, from Geneva was an important item. It is the first time to organize a General Assembly in this way.

FIM Europe second Sporting Commissions Meetings Second meetings session for the Sporting Commissions. As in the previous date, this second commissions’ meeting did not take place in Fiumicino due to the Coronavirus outbreak and members met each other with Zoom Video Communications platform in order to discuss the current season and future prospects. Once more, the virtual meetings were also attended by the FIM Europe President Martin de Graaff, the 1st Deputy President Michal Sikora and Paola Bianchetti and Silvia D’Amico, responsible for sport matters in the office. Mr Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe President “Our sporting commissions had Zoom meetings in order to evaluate this year, but more important to prepare season 2021. All members would like to have a normal season with exciting events. The Vintage Commission has to deal with an increasing number of races in several disciplines, but many of them had to be cancelled this

FIM Europe first Sporting Commissions Meetings First meeting session for the Sporting Commissions. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, this time the commissions did not meet in Fiumicino as in previous years and so this weekend virtual meetings were held with Zoom Video Communications platform in order to discuss the current season and future prospects. Despite the impossibility of physically interfacing, the virtual meetings were also attended by the FIM Europe President Martin de Graaff, the 1st Deputy President Michal Sikora and Paola Bianchetti and Silvia D’Amico, responsible for sport matters in the office. Mr Martin de Graaff, FIM Europe President “I took part to the Motocross & Snowcross Sporting Commission meeting in Belgium in occasion of the EMX 125 round and I informed the members about the current situation. Thanks to Infront and the national organizers, many EMX races took place. It’s a hard time for everyone, but there is

2020 EMX Championships Update Following the big success of the Latvian stops of EMX and the support received, EMX continues to look forward to more epic races this season and therefore FIM Europe and Infront Moto Racing would like to reveal the most recent updates to the 2020 EMX Championships racing calendar. Following the evolution of COVID-19 restrictions and the difficulty of travel, the decision has been made to postpone to 2021 the GP of Turkey in Afyonkarahisar, originally scheduled on the 5-6th of September. Instead, following the success of the Latvian triple-header, the European Championships will anticipate the event in Faenza, Italy, for three epic Grand Prix races with the MXGP of Italy on the 5-6th of September, the MXGP of Città di Faenza on the 8-9th September and the MXGP of Emilia Romagna on 12-13th September. Additionally, EMX will head to Mantova in Italy for another trio of

FIM Europe Enduro & Rally Commission News It’s with great regret that FIM Europe and the Enduro & Rally Commission have to announce the cancellation of the Tout Terrain Rally event in Romania scheduled on September 13th. This is a tough decision taken by the promoters and the organizers, following the increasing epidemic situation of Covid-19 in Romania and the numerous travel restrictions to enter and depart from the country. All the incoming riders should have to go quarantine for 14 days when entering in Romania and then again when returning to their country. The events in Greece and Portugal are still confirmed: click here to go directly to the 2020 calendars. FIM Europe's priority is the total protection of the riders, organizers, public and all the staff involved in the events.  

FIM Europe Vintage Commission News Vintage Road Racing Croatia’s Grobnik circuit will host the only remaining event of the 2020 European Vintage Road Race calendar. The meeting will be held over the weekend 18th – 20th September in Rijeka. Free practice will start on Friday followed by races on Saturday and Sunday. Supplementary regulations and entries will be available shortly on the FIM Europe website. ICGP races will also be held at the Grobnik meeting. This will be the first ICGP race since Valencia in March after which the season was interrupted by Covid 19. Vintage Endurance Cup There will be a Vintage Endurance race at Italy’s Misano Circuit on 9th-10th October. As this is the only Vintage Endurance Cup event of 2020, the race will decide the 2020 Vintage Endurance Championship. Vintage Hill Climb Championship Just one race remaining in the Vintage Hill Climb calendar: Isola del Liri, Italy,