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ENTRY FOR THE
2026 awards
WHAT ARE THE PANEL LOOKING FOR?
A distinguished panel of industry experts — including Pat Symonds, Chief Technical Officer of Formula One; Ulrich Baretzky, Former Director of Audi Motorsport Engine Development at Audi AG; and Mark Skewis, Editor of RACE TECH — will evaluate submissions for this year’s awards.
The panel is seeking remarkable innovation, game-changing technologies, and breakthrough motorsport developments that deliver measurable performance advantages while contributing positively to environmental sustainability.
If you believe your product, team member, or powertrain deserves consideration, please register your interest here (or email info@worldmotorsportsymposium.com) with a brief overview (400 words) of your product or service. A member of the team will then be in touch to request further information and guide you through the next steps of the submission process. Nominees can be based anywhere in the world
These awards are open for nomination.
NETWORKING AWARDS DINNER
Evening of MONDAY 16th november 2026
aT Royal automobile club, pall mall, london
The RACE TECH World Motorsport Symposium Networking Awards Dinner has earned a reputation as one of the most influential evenings in global motorsport. Bringing together the industry’s leading decision-makers, innovators, and technical pioneers, the event provides a uniquely effective networking environment in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
A meticulously curated table plan ensures that every guest is seated alongside individuals and organisations most relevant to their ambitions, creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and future business development. Combined with an evening of exceptional fine dining, the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between professional engagement and informal connection.
Beyond networking, the dinner is a celebration of excellence in motorsport engineering and innovation. The awards ceremony honours the past year’s outstanding achievements across four key categories:
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Race Engine Designers
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Racecar Aerodynamicists
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Ground-Breaking Technologies
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Green Technology
Winners in each category are announced during the evening, recognising the individuals and teams driving performance, sustainability, and technical progress across the sport.
The RACE TECH World Motorsport Symposium Networking Awards Dinner is not simply an event — it is a focal point for the industry’s most influential minds to connect, celebrate, and shape the future of motorsport together.
7.15pm - Champagne Drinks Reception
8.00pm - Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Why nominate?
Recognition of your positive impact on the motorsport industry.
Gain industry-wide acknowledgement for the innovation, expertise, and dedication that are helping to shape the future of motorsport technology.
Tell your story. Successful nominees will be featured in the official Awards programme and across RACE TECH magazine — both in print and online — providing valuable global exposure to key decision-makers and technical leaders.
Celebrate at a prestigious venue. Winners will receive their trophy at the exclusive awards dinner hosted at The Royal Automobile Club on Pall Mall, London. The evening offers exceptional networking opportunities alongside some of the most inspirational and influential figures in world motorsport — making it not just an awards ceremony, but a powerful platform for future collaboration and recognition.
"Since achieving the WMS Innovation award it changed Millers Oils approach to research and development."
Martyn Mann
Technical Director, Millers Oils
ARNAUD MARTIN,CHIEF ENGINEER-MOTORSPORT
INTEGRAL POWERTRAIN
" As a company heavily involved in new technologies winning the WMS award is a recognition of Integral Powertrains contribution towards a brighter and cleaner future. The receipt of such a prestigious award confirms that we are leading this new technology field “
The Word Motorsport Symposium winners at the WMS25 ceremony were Syensco for Green Tech, Calirad for the Most Innovative New Motorsport Propduct of the year, the FIA for Aerodynamics of the year, Extreme H for Powertrain of the year and Race Tech magazine Editor, Mark Skewis took home an award for Outstanding contibution to the industry.
The Awards background
The World Motorsport Symposium Awards were first introduced in 2005, when Ulrich Baretzky and the late Dino Toso became the inaugural winners, setting the benchmark for excellence that continues today. Baretzky was named Race Engine Designer of the Year for his work on the Audi V8 engine, which secured its sixth successive victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, alongside Audi’s sixth American Le Mans Series manufacturers’ title. Toso received the Racecar Aerodynamicist award after leading his team at Renault F1 Team during a dominant 2004 season in which the R24 achieved eight race victories and secured both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships in Formula One.
In 2006, the Most Innovative New Motorsport Product Award was introduced, with Deutsch UK recognised for its groundbreaking double density connectors.
Since then, the awards have grown significantly in both prestige and industry influence. They have been presented to some of the most respected names in global motorsport, including Adrian Newey, former Chief Technology Officer of Red Bull Racing, and Andy Cowell, Managing Director of Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains.
Leading companies such as Performance Friction, Millers Oils, Bosch Motorsport, and Flybrid Systems have also been honoured for their Most Innovative Products — recognition that reflects the awards’ enduring status as a hallmark of technical excellence and innovation within the motorsport industry.