Trophies 2022

This FIM Trophy is for projects that cover both sporting and non‐sporting areas, but that must be of particular relevance for the development of motorcycling activities.

Hence the FIM wishes to recognise those who are significant players in the following areas:   Innovative projects in the motorcycling world at large / Promotion, training and competitive activities for young people / Improving safety in motorcycling / Improving sustainability in motorcycling / Improving diversity and inclusion in motorcycling / Extending visibility and diffusing motorcycling activities in the world (excluding: TV programmes, social media, exhibitions, etc.) / Developing/using new technologies (medical, technical, etc.) / Use of electric motorcycles and bicycles / Promotion of good behaviour and fair play in motorcycling.

Candidate 1
Motorcycling Australia: Rider Concussion Research and Seminar

This project involves the analysis of medical data, research with riders, medical staff and specialist physicians.
The further goal is to also conduct a Concussion Summit with representatives of teams, riders, specialist doctors and helmet companies to create and evaluate future concussion regulations.

The FIM Environmental Trophy 2022 recognises those who have significantly contributed to the preservation and protection of the environment, encouraging a greater awareness of environmental concerns.  All the candidates have done this either through the organisation of sustainable events, by significantly promoting, publicising or supporting the Ride Green Programme, or by enhancing the sustainable practice of motorcycling in another way – making significant contributions to pollution prevention, recycling, green purchasing, addressing environmental and social issues through sport and the generation of development of alternative energy, amongst other key issues

Candidate 1
Discovery Sports:  (DSE) Programme - “ Wwe Ccare”  Endurance World Championship (EWC)

In 2022, Discovery Sports Events, the promoter of the FIM EWC, has decided to take a step forward in its sustainability strategy for the championship. A season-long calendar has been put in place in line with the FIM's environmental sustainability  programmes and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)s. The main objective is to do motorsport in a better way by highlighting sustainability globally, local promoters’ organisers actions, and identifying ambassadors to educate championship fans on environmental and social issues. EWC is signatory of Ssport for Cclimate Aaction (UNFCCC), FIM KISS event certificated and is in its way to obtaining ISO 20121 for all the championship.

Candidate 2
Excelis SAS Circuit Paul Ricard - Ambitious sustainable development strategy

For over ten years, the circuit have been committed to an ambitious sustainable development strategy. Among the main activities is developing the production of photovoltaic electricity on site, research in new and non-fossil energy such as hHydrogen and biofuel in order to have this available for the users of the circuit while at the same time operating a fleet of vehicles that run exclusively on new energies; and set up a community energy system for our the residents.

Plus Furthermore, internal monitoring of various environmental indicators such as water and electricity amongst others.

Candidate 3
Escuderia Castelo Branco - F: first training for enduro kiKids for the FIM Sustainability Wweek

Escuderia de Castelo Branco, with the support of the Portuguese MotorcyclingFederation and the Enduro Sschool, organised the first training of mMini eEnduro where children and young people from all over the country could practice enduro and learn how to practice the sport in a sustainable way aligned with the SDGs. Also, the event itself was delivered with sustainable standards. The young riders jointly with pro riders, received sporting training as well as learning in environmental regulations and responsible behavior. This project was developed in the city of Castelo Branco, located in theinterior of the country, where opportunities for young people are reduced.

Candidate 4
Electric Minibikes Spanish Cup - Ariane Moto

Ariane Moto, as is a company specialised in motorcycle design. They are developing a long-term plan working with grassroots riders. They have created the Ariane K2Re, an electric motorcycle perfect for both RidingSchools as well as for base competitions, which has a very good performance. A project aimed to perform a sustainable and clean competition, providing education, affordablecompetition, passion, knowledge, and technology.

The FIM Women in Motorcycling Trophy may be awarded to individuals, groups or organisations who have made a significant contribution to enhancing the awareness of women in motorcycling or who have implemented projects/initiatives to improve the presence of women in all motorcycling-related activities.  These projects, initiatives or contributions can be related to sporting or non-sporting activities and should be in alignment with FIM Advancing Women in Motorcycling Programme.  They should provide mid-term or long-term solutions to help develop the presence of women in all motorcycling-related activities and have lasting effects and impacts on the awareness of women in motorcycling.

Candidate 1 
Women's European Cup (Italy)

The Women's European Cup aims to create more opportunities for women to participate in a sporting championship at international level. Although this is an exclusively women's continental championship, participation is open to all riders from all federations affiliated to the FIM. The visibility offered by the Women's European Cup encourages the participation of women in the races with an increase in the number of women licensed.

Candidate 2 
Friné Velilla - MotoGP Media Centre (Spain)

Although it is not a project in the strictest sense, Friné Velilla wants the MotoGP Media Centre to be a kind of refuge for women, where equality and fairness are the norm without distinction between genders when it comes to working in the media covering motorsports. The Media Centre must be a meeting point, where journalists, teams, riders, organisers can meet and get together in a neutral and welcoming space. As a MotoGP media manager and as a woman, she inspires many female students to take up a career in the sport, and her main goal is to break the stereotype that MotoGP is a male dominated sport.

Candidate 3
MissBiker Network (Italy)

MissBiker is the largest network of female motorcyclists in Italy. It is an empowerment platform for female motorcyclists who share goals, issues and advice through the network in a safe space. MissBiker not only promotes and supports women's motorcycling, but also educates manufacturers to reduce inequalities and create more gear, clothing and accessories suitable for women.

Candidate 4
Kim Lea Kempa - International Female Referee (Germany)

Kim Lea Kempa is a sidecar passenger and is also an amateur speedway rider. She wants to use her racing experience to participate in the decisions of the race management by becoming an official. She is both an international sidecar passenger and also a national race director. She is one of the few women in Germany active in sports while being an official and hopes to motivate more women to join her passion.

Candidate 5
Chica Loca (Italy)

Chica Loca is a Motorally adventure dedicated only to female crews. This challenge on enduro motorcycles takes place every year in a different part of the world. The first editions were held in Morocco in 2018 and in Oman in the desert Rub al'Khali in 2020 and Sardinia in 2021. Chica Loca is a mix of travel, adventure, discovery and personal achievement; an off-road challenge performed like a real RallyMoto. The race is managed by Enrica Perego, the MotoRally champion, and is distinguished by the presence of 100% female participants. The riders must pass the selection to which each year more than 100 women present themselves to.

Candidate 6
Giulietta Cheraft (Belgium)

Giulietta is a very young rider aged only seven and the girl in Belgium of that age to ride mini bikes – Ohvale and Bucci plus other bikes. She has no classmates or friends to share her passion with, but she never gives up. Every weekend, she gets up early to go to a neighbouring country, France or Holland, to train with her bike alongside other riders as encouraged by her parents. She combines school and her passion as best she can with the support of her family, hoping to be able to share her passion with other young girls one day soon.

Candidate 7
Beatrice Barbera - Team GP AD11 (Italy)

The Team GP3 AD11 it is a completely South American team and was born in 2020 in Italy. Its motto to allow riders from South America to race in Europe, more precisely female riders to race in the Women's European Cup. In the team they had riders from Chile, Colombia and Brazil. In June 2021 the rider Isis Carreño participated as a wild card in the Misano round in the Supersport 300 category in the WorldSBK (first Latin American woman in this category) and in 2022 she climbed the second step of the podium as the first Latin American woman in the Women's European Cup. The Team has an interest in the growth of female motorcycling and in the female riders of South America.