Advancing Knowledge and Shaping Policy in Mobility and Motor Sport
The FIA University White Paper Series is a new initiative delivering academically rigorous, data-driven insights into the critical challenges and innovations shaping the future of mobility and motor sport. The series supports the FIA’s strategic mission to lead through evidence-based research, guiding policy, informing practice, and addressing the evolving needs of FIA Member Clubs, policymakers, and industry stakeholders worldwide.
Academic Excellence with Global Impact
Aligned with the FIA’s strategic priorities, the White Papers are authored by internationally recognised academics from leading institutions including UC Berkeley, Imperial College London, VTI Sweden, and the University of Toronto. Their research spans key topics such as:
- Road safety and crash prevention
- Digital and intelligent infrastructure
- Sustainable transport systems
- Inclusive mobility access
- Motorsport safety and innovation
First White Paper: Transforming Transport: Evolution of Mobility Technologies and Services
The inaugural paper, Transforming Transport: Evolution of Mobility Technologies and Services, authored by Professor Susan Shaheen and researcher Adam Cohen (UC Berkeley), examines five intersecting transport trends:
- Electrification: Implications for policy, infrastructure and energy systems.
- Automation: Levels of autonomy and regulatory readiness.
- Shared Mobility: Environmental and behavioural impact assessments.
- Digital Platforms: Global case studies on Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS).
- Governance and Access: Equity-driven design and policy frameworks.
This publication offers critical insights into how emerging technologies and new mobility services interact – not just with one another, but with the people and communities they are intended to serve.
Upcoming Titles – 2025 and Beyond
Future papers will explore sustainability, performance, safety, and digitalisation in greater depth, including:
- The Paradox of High Performance: Cars in the Age of Climate Crisis – Professor Madeleine Orr
- Working for Safety: How medical and technical research leads to safety improvements in motorsport – Dr Sean Petherbridge
- Road Safety: Data for prevention of loss of life and health in a crash – Professor Astrid Linder
White Papers will be published monthly and made freely available via the FIA University website.