• Alex Wurz

    ALEX WURZ

    PRESIDENT

    Ex-Grand Prix driver, and two-time winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours, Alex is also chairman of Formula 1’s Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA).

    He also operates an internationally renowned business focusing 
on road safety, driver training and track design.

  • Khalil Bestir

    KHALIL BESCHIR

    DEPUTY PRESIDENT, SPORT

    Lebanese entrepreneur Khalil competed professionally in the A1 GP Series between 2005 and 2008.

    He has led a variety of motorsport programmes in the Middle East, working with the FIA in the development of their Young Driver training initiatives in the region.

  • LUCAS DI GRASSI

    ADVISOR

    Formula E Champion Lucas di Grassi, combines his love for racing with a passion for the environment.

    Off-track, he is well known for his efforts in championing sustainable transportation solutions, embodying the spirit of innovation and environmental care.

  • Cristiana Pace

    Dr CRISTIANA PACE

    SUSTAINABILITY

    Dr Cristiana Pace leads the Federation’s work on sustainability, advising on operational and regulatory best practice as well as implementing the Federation’s ESG strategy in alignment with the UN Global Goals.

  • Peter Wright

    PETER WRIGHT

    RESEARCH

    Peter Wright leads the identification of research opportunities for technology innovation and transfer.

  • Paul Trafford

    Dr PAUL TRAFFORD

    MEDICAL

    Dr Paul Trafford is the Federation’s advisor on medical matters. Paul works in close collaboration with the safety and technical advisors on rider protection and on track medical and emergency best practice.

  • Kate Robson

    KATE ROBSON

    PROGRAMMES

    Kate Robson is the Federation’s Head of Programmes, leading on a range of sporting and mobility development projects.