The FIA Founding Members' Club Heritage Promotion Cup 2025: Celebrating Automotive Legacy
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport, has awarded the prestigious 2025 FIA Founding Members' Club Heritage Promotion Cup to Museo Fangio. This recognition highlights the museum's exceptional efforts in preserving and promoting the rich automotive heritage of legendary five-time FIA Formula One World Champion, Juan Manuel Fangio.
A Legacy Preserved and Shared
The FIA Founding Members' Club (FMC), comprising the original 13 pioneering clubs that founded the Federation, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the FIA's history and values. In 2024, marking the FIA's 120th anniversary, the FMC introduced the Heritage Promotion Cup to honor an individual or project that significantly raises awareness of automotive heritage globally.
Museo Fangio: A Deserving Winner
Nominated by the FIA Member Club, Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA), Museo Fangio emerged as the 2025 winner. The museum's dedication to curation, educational outreach, and inspiring future generations through innovation and storytelling earned it this prestigious award. The recognition celebrates the museum's commitment to preserving, promoting, and sharing the cultural and sporting legacy of Juan Manuel Fangio, as well as its contributions to global automotive history.
Words of Praise from FIA and Museo Fangio
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed his congratulations, praising Museo Fangio's exceptional work in raising awareness and safeguarding Fangio's remarkable sporting legacy. Juan Martín Burgués, Treasurer of Museo Fangio, expressed gratitude for the award, emphasizing their commitment to protecting Fangio's vision and continuing to innovate, educate, and bridge generations.
The Power of Automotive Legacy
Yann de Pontbriand, President of the FIA Founding Members' Club, emphasized the importance of automotive legacy, stating that it relies not only on great machines and champions but also on the passion of people and institutions. Museo Fangio, located in Balcarce, Argentina, the birthplace of Juan Manuel Fangio, has collaborated with organizations like ACA and international museums to strengthen Fangio's enduring legacy.
Congratulations and Appreciation
Cesar Carman, President of ACA, expressed delight in recognizing Museo Fangio's commitment among FIA Member Clubs. The museum's tireless efforts in protecting motor sport and Argentina's heritage were celebrated, fostering a sense of appreciation and admiration.
FIA's Global Heritage Preservation
The FMC Heritage Promotion Cup is part of the FIA's broader mission to preserve motor sport and mobility history worldwide. The International Historical Commission (CHI) plays a vital role in advocating for the ongoing preservation and promotion of automotive heritage globally, ensuring its legacy for future generations.
