The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced today that it will return to the globally-renowned Rétromobile classic car show taking place from 28 January – 1 February 2026 in Paris. 

 The FIA will once again present an outstanding array of cars from the roads and racetracks that reflect the FIA’s unique role at the crossroads of sport, mobility, and automotive heritage, including:  

• The Oméga-Six 1928: Built in a very limited number, the Oméga-Six presented on the FIA stand is believed to be the only surviving model. A unique artifact of mobility innovation and heritage, its story also crossed into sport as it took the ‘fastest woman in the world’, Hellé Nice, to victory at the Grand Prix Féminin at Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry in 1929.

• The Lancia Stratos: Winning three consecutive World Rally Championships from 1974 – 1976, the Lancia Stratos is an iconic champion, preserved to promote excellence in motor sport across generations.

• The Mercedes CLK-LM 1998: Winning every single championship event in the 1998 FIA GT season, the CLK-LM can race back into competition following the recent extension to Appendix K.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “For more than 120 years, the FIA has helped shape motorsport and mobility worldwide – preserving our shared heritage for road users and motoring enthusiasts remains a vital part of our mission. Together with our International Historical Commission and Historic Motor Sport Committee, we continue to safeguard and celebrate the great milestones of the automobile, a proud history that has consistently driven technological innovation. By sharing this legacy at flagship events such as Rétromobile, we bring motoring enthusiasts together across generations, connecting the past to our ongoing commitment to automotive safety, innovation, and progress." 

Experts from the FIA’s Historic Department will be available to explain the recent updates to Appendix K of the International Sporting Code, enabling cars from 1991-2000 to compete in International Historic events. These changes significantly expand the pool of eligible vehicles that can receive a Historic Technical Passport. 

Visitors can also learn about the FIA’s Historic Championships and the routes to international competition, through championship formats, eligibility and technical requirements. 

Rising competitor interest has led to a major expansion of historic competition under the FIA, including the reorganisation of historic rallying into three FIA European Historic Rally Championships from 2026, featuring 16 iconic rallies across Europe. This growth sits alongside the continued evolution of the FIA European Historic Hill Climb Championship, which is nearing the 96th anniversary of the FIA’s first-ever championship and remains a cornerstone of historic motor sport. 

Visitors will also gain insight on the work of the FIA International Historical Commission (CHI), including its joint manifesto with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, advocating for the preservation of historical vehicles and addressing the challenge of securing their place on the roads.  
 
The Commission has recently strengthened its collaboration with six museums in Europe creating a dedicated webpage that brings together related content in one place, while strengthening its work with both FIA Member Clubs and cultural institutions. In parallel, the CHI aims to support the transmission of automotive heritage and encourage engagement across generations with the creation of a Youth Working Group. 
 
A selection of original archive documents will also be displayed on the FIA stand, offering visitors a rare insight into the Federation’s historic leaderships throughout the evolution of motor sport and mobility. 

On Wednesday 28 January at 3pm at Rétromobile, the FIA Founding Members’ Club will announce the winner of its Heritage Cup. The same week, at the Automobile Club de France in Paris, the Federation will also host its Historic Awards to recognise 2025’s historic motor sport champions.