MotoGP has officially confirmed the new Race Direction structure for the 2026 season, marking a significant change in the organization responsible for conducting sporting decisions throughout the championship. The overhaul debuts this year and redefines key roles within the category.
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Graham Webber takes over the role of MotoGP Race Director starting in 2026, leading the team in charge of overseeing procedures during all stages of the calendar. Alongside him will be Jack Gorst, who becomes Deputy Race Director, strengthening the new composition of the group responsible for on-track decisions.
The change also involves Mike Webb, who leaves the role he held for many years as Race Director to take on a new position as Race Direction Coordinator. Despite the change in role, Webb will continue to be present at the Grands Prix throughout the season, integrating into the new structure and contributing his accumulated experience in the category.
The trio formed by Webber, Gorst, and Webb will lead the Race Direction’s work in all 22 rounds scheduled for the 2026 calendar. The responsibility is not limited to the main MotoGP class but covers all categories that make up the weekend events, as well as other competitions held in the same environment.
The creation of this new structure indicates a strategy of operational strengthening, with a clearer division of roles and reinforcement in the coordination of activities throughout race weekends. Race Direction is responsible for fundamental decisions, such as applying penalties, incident management, control of start procedures, and safety interventions—elements that directly impact the sporting result.
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With a calendar consisting of 22 Grands Prix in 2026, MotoGP maintains one of the most intense schedules in world motorcycling. The expansion and reorganization of the Race Direction team signal a preparation to deal with the growing complexity of the championship, which involves multiple categories and a high volume of on-track battles.
Mike Webb’s continued presence in the new role also suggests a planned transition, preserving institutional knowledge while making room for new leadership. The expectation is that the model will bring greater efficiency in communication and decisions throughout the season.
With the new lineup already confirmed, MotoGP begins 2026 with a revamped Race Direction, ready to conduct the year’s 22 Grands Prix under an updated format aligned with the current demands of the category.
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