YIFEI YE, TAYLOR GILL, ALIYYAH KOLOC, HANA BURTON Lead FIA Challenge
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May 13, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- YIFEI YE represents World Endurance Championship as ambassador, joining ten fellow professionals to lead everyday driver teams through AI-powered app measuring safety and sustainability performance via smartphone connectivity.
- WRC driver TAYLOR GILL and Rally-Raid competitor ALIYYAH KOLOC bring rally expertise to the global initiative, which saw 97 countries participate last season with average 9% emissions reduction.
- Racing driver and content creator HANA BURTON rounds out female representation in diverse ambassador lineup spanning Formula E, DTM, GT racing, INDY NXT, and multiple FIA World Championships.
- Challenge runs through December 2026 with seven heats before top 20 advance to playoffs, culminating in live finale between two finalists competing for World’s Smartest Driver title.
UPCOMING:
- FIA Smart Driving Challenge 2026 – Seven heats through December 2026
- FIA Smart Driving Challenge Playoffs – Top 20 drivers, December 2026
- World’s Smartest Driver Finale – Live head-to-head competition, December 2026
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RacingNews365 Staff originally appearing on racingnews365.com
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