FIA Prize Giving Ceremony
The FIA Prize Giving Cerimony is an annual event promoted by Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) which honours the achievements of all FIA Champions over the past season.
In 2014 FIA inaugurated a new format where FIA Champions and guests take part in a competition held at a karting track designed by Herman Tilke, under the direction of F1 race director Charlie Whiting. The day culminates with a glamorous two-part ceremony celebrating the FIA champions. The winners of the Personality of the Year and Action of the Year awards will be unveiled that same evening, as will brand new Rookie of the Year award and Pole Position trophy.[1]
Personality of the Year
The FIA Personality of the Year award sees permanently accredited media from the FIA’s World Championships honour the competitor or figure who they believe achieved an exceptional performance this season. This figure can be a driver, a team manager, an official, a volunteer, etc., affiliated to an FIA Championship or Event.[1]
- Winners
| Year | Driver | Series | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |  Lewis Hamilton |
Formula One | [2] |
| 2015 |  Max Verstappen |
Formula One | [3] |
| 2016 | Max Verstappen |
Formula One | [4] |
Action of the Year
The FIA Action of the Year award allows motor sport’s legions of fans to choose their defining event of the sporting year. The fans will be able to cast their vote on fia.com and win a great prize.[1]
- Winners
| Year | Driver | Series | Event | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Max Verstappen |
European Formula 3 | Overtaking on Giovinazzi in Imola. | [5] |
| 2015 | Max Verstappen |
Formula One | Overtaking on Nasr at the Belgian Grand Prix. | [3] |
| 2016 | Max Verstappen |
Formula One | Overtaking on Rosberg at the Brazilian Grand Prix. | [4] |
Rookie of the Year
The FIA Rookie of the Year will be chosen amongst drivers who just completed their first season in an FIA championship. Eligible series include the FIA Formula One World Championship, World Rally Championship, European Rally Championship, World Touring Car Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, World Rallycross Championship, European Rallycross Championship, European Formula 3 Championship and CIK Karting KF World Championship.[1]
- Winners
| Year | Driver | Series | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |  Daniil Kvyat |
Formula One | [6] |
| 2015 | Max Verstappen |
Formula One | [3] |
| 2016 |  Kevin Hansen |
World Rallycross Championship | [7] |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "FIA Prize-Giving 2014 inaugurates new format in Doha". fia.com. Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ↑ Thomas Maher (6 December 2014). "Hamilton crowned Champion at FIA Gala in Doha - Gallery". Formula Spy. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Verstappen picks up three awards at FIA Gala". formula1.com. Formula One. 4 December 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- 1 2 Alan Baldwin (3 December 2016). "Max Verstappen scoops Personality of the Year and Action of the Year awards at the FIA gala prize-giving ceremony". dailymail.co.uk. Daily Mail. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ↑ "Max picks up 'FIA Action of the Year Award 2014'". verstappen.nl. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ↑ James Galloway (8 December 2014). "Lewis Hamilton officially crowned 2014 world champion in award-laden weekend". Sky Sports. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ↑ Hal Ridge (3 December 2016). "Hansen named 2016 Rookie of the Year at FIA Gala". motorsport.com. Motorsport. Retrieved 3 December 2016.