Bold proclamation: the 2025 FIA Awards in Tashkent crowned a season of unparalleled drama, triumph, and world-class motorsport, and you won’t want to miss what happened behind the glitz. But here’s where it gets controversial: did the season’s final-day miracles redefine what we expect from champions, or did some surprising gaps reveal that today’s glory is as much about timing as talent?
Motor sport’s stars of 2025 gathered in Uzbekistan’s capital for a show-stopping FIA Awards night on December 12, drawing champions and heroes from across seven World Championship categories. The event, hosted at Humo Arena and attended by around 2,500 fans, celebrated not only the winners but the broader motorsport family, from seasoned veterans to rising talents taking their first big steps toward stardom.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov presided over the night, which crowned drivers, co-drivers, and navigators after a grueling season. The proceedings were organized by the National Automobile and Karting Federation of Uzbekistan (NAFKU) with support from Rolex, DHL, Hankook, and AlphaTauri.
Sulayem spoke of a celebration that honored current champions while also looking ahead to the sport’s future. He emphasized the dedication and heart that define motorsport, praising both established winners and newcomers taking their inaugural steps toward greatness.
Themed Dreams of a Champion, the evening wove a narrative arc through 2025’s dramatic campaigns, where multiple world titles were decided on the final day. Beyond the trophy presentations, the awards included the FIA Rookie of the Year and the Action of the Year, the latter determined by fan votes across FIA social channels.
A notable tribute went to Enzo Ferrari via the FIA President’s Innovation Award, accepted by Enzo’s son Piero Ferrari. Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc joined the tribute, underscoring Ferrari’s enduring influence on the sport worldwide.
Among fresh features for 2025 was the FIA WRC of the Year Award, recognizing organizations that demonstrated exceptional commitment to rallying—a discipline close to Sulayem’s heart as a former rally champion.
The inaugural Rally del Paraguay award recognized collaboration among the FIA administration, the host ASN, government bodies, media, and partners, with Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña accepting the honor on stage.
In Formula One, Lando Norris claimed his long-awaited world title with McLaren, while Oscar Piastri secured third place. McLaren also dominated the Constructors’ standings, with Zak Brown and Andrea Stella collecting the team’s trophy after their surge past rivals at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ferrari enjoyed a triumphant night in the FIA World Endurance Championship, capturing the Manufacturers’ title and driver honors for car #51 crewed by Alessandro Pier Guidi, Antonio Giovinazzi, and James Calado, while the #50 and #83 AF Corse entries also earned podiums.
Toyota GAZOO Racing continued its dominance in off-road and rally disciplines, sweeping the FIA World Rally and World Rally-Raid Championships in 2025.
Sébastien Ogier equaled a record with a ninth FIA World Rally Championship Drivers’ crown, with co-driver Vincent Landais earning the World Champion trophy for the first time. Toyota rivals Evans and Martin pushed hard to the final rally in Saudi Arabia.
In the World Rally-Raid Championship, Lucas Moraes emerged as the season’s new on-track star, while Edouard Boulanger claimed the Navigator’s Championship for the second year running.
Johan Kristoffersson added another line to his legendary career, clinching an eighth FIA World Rallycross title with a VW Polo RX1e, and Tommy Kristoffersson joined him to win the teams’ title for KMS.
On the circuit side, Oliver Rowland completed a remarkable year by seizing the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for Nissan, overcoming a Portland illness setback to claim the crown. In team and manufacturer battles, TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team and Porsche captured their respective titles.
Rising stars in karting were celebrated as well, with Britain's Noah Baglin earning the OK-Junior title and Belgium’s Thibaut Ramaekers and the Netherlands’ Senna van Walstijn winning in OK and KZ categories respectively.
The FIA Rookie of the Year award highlighted the sport’s next generation—an indicator of future stardom previously paved by names like Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri. This year, Rafael Câmara earned the honor after also securing the FIA Formula 3 Championship.
For the full list of champions and award winners, visit the official FIA Prize Giving brochure linked in the original release, and browse the photo gallery for moments from the gala.
