MotoGP Confirms New Race Direction Team for 2026 Season

The Race Direction structure for the 2026 MotoGP season has been officially confirmed, with a revamped leadership team set to oversee all 22 Grands Prix on the calendar.

The new structure sees Graham Webber appointed as MotoGP Race Director for 2026, marking a significant change in leadership at the top of race control. Supporting him as Deputy Race Director will be Jack Gorst.

Meanwhile, long-serving Race Director Mike Webb transitions into a newly created role as Race Direction Coordinator. Despite stepping aside from day-to-day race control leadership, Webb will remain present at Grands Prix throughout the season, ensuring continuity and experience within the organisation.

New Leadership Structure for 22-Race 2026 Calendar

The trio will head the Race Direction team responsible for overseeing sporting regulations, track incidents, penalties, and safety procedures across all 22 Grands Prix on the 2026 calendar. Their remit covers every Grand Prix class as well as support categories competing during MotoGP race weekends.

The updated structure reflects MotoGP’s continued evolution as a global motorsport championship, with Race Direction playing a critical role in maintaining sporting integrity, safety standards, and consistent decision-making across the season.

Strengthening Governance and On-Track Oversight

Race Direction is responsible for monitoring on-track behaviour, reviewing incidents, enforcing penalties, and coordinating with stewards and teams to ensure fair competition. With increasing competitiveness across the grid and packed race weekends featuring multiple classes, the streamlined leadership aims to enhance operational efficiency and clarity in decision-making.

The 2026 season is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent history, and the confirmation of the new Race Direction team provides stability ahead of the championship’s global campaign.

With Webber, Gorst, and Webb at the helm, MotoGP enters 2026 with a refreshed governance structure designed to support the sport’s growth while maintaining the highest standards of safety and sporting fairness.