The Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) () is an FIA-affiliated association of motorists based in Russia founded in 1991.

History

On 11 December 1992, the FIA General Assembly accepted the RAF as a member of the FIA and granted the RAF the right to exercise sports power throughout the national territory of the Russian Federation. Victor Kiryanov served as President of the RAF from 2003 to 2024. Boris Rotenberg was elected as his successor in May 2024.

Use as a representative nationality

Beginning in 2021, Russian motorsport competitors are designated as representatives of the RAF after the

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upheld the ban on Russia, barring it from competing under its flag in international sporting events following the doping scandal at the

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in Sochi. The following entrants were listed as RAF competitors while they were banned from representing Russia.

World Rally Cup results

The RAF entered the 1994 Rally Finland in the 2-litre category, with one car retiring and the other coming in 22nd (but winning in the A6 class).

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* {{Sports governing bodies in Russia Automobile associations Auto racing organizations Sports governing bodies in Russia Transport organizations based in Russia Organizations established in 1991 1991 establishments in Russia