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Massa takes on new role as CIK-FIA President

Former Williams Martini Racing driver Felipe Massa will take on the role of President of the International Karting Commission, following his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the 2017 season. The Brazilian’s appointment was announced on Friday at the FIA ​​General Assembly in Paris, and sees the 36-year-old become the youngest ever CIK-FIA President. Current Vice President, Kees van der Grint, will retain his position. Massa takes over the role from Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, who has enjoyed a successful six-year tenure overseeing the progress of karting on a global scale. The Brazilian has some big shoes to fill, with a number of key developments taking place with...
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