From the origin to the “Concorde agreement”: why FIA and Formula 1 are peculiar.
Abstract Starting from an Historical analysis and proceeding through the most important phases of the evolution of Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile , this article is going to underline the peculiar features that make this International Sport Federation differs from the majority of the others. The Origin From its birth in 1904, under the name of “ Association Internationale des Automobile Clubs Reconnus” [1] , the FIA has made a plethora of metamorphosis, that have led this organization to differ a lot from the majority of the International Sporting Federation. Key points of this first phase can be founded in four different moments: -In 1922, with the born of the “ Commission sportive internationale” [2] , a body created with the solely intent of ruling and dealing with car races. It has got a progressive relevant role until the start of WWII, that blocked any kind of racing activities. -In 1947 when, after a reorganization, there was a change in the name of the Federa...