fia
n. countablen. Stands for Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. The world group that makes the rules for car racing, including Formula One. They also look after road safety and traffic rules for drivers around the world.
n. Abbreviation for Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. The non-profit international governing body for motor racing and the interests of motoring organisations and motor car users worldwide. It is most widely recognised as the sanctioning body for Formula One and other major international motorsport series.
The FIA announced new safety rules for the next racing season.
After the controversial finish to the race, the team filed an official protest with the FIA stewards.
The FIA serves a dual role as both a global sporting authority and a powerful advocate for road safety, often collaborating with governments to standardise traffic regulations across borders.
Usually takes the definite article ('the FIA') and is treated as a singular entity in American English, though British English may use plural verb agreement.