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Long-time MotoGP race director steps into new role as replacement announced
Long-time MotoGP race director Mike Webb will transition to a new role for the 2026 season, relinquishing his position to Graham Webb.
Graham Webb, a former racer, took over as MotoGP race director in 2012, following previous roles as technical director and premier class crew chief.
Despite changes in race direction procedures post the 2015 Sepang incident, Mike Webb continued as race director until 2026, when he assumed the role of race direction coordinator.
Graham Webber will succeed Webb as race director, having previously overseen Moto2, Moto3, and MotoE races, with former Dorna member Jack Gorst now serving as deputy race director.
The 2026 MotoGP officials include key figures like Danny Aldridge as technical director, Simon Crafar heading the stewards panel, and Loris Capirossi representing MotoGP SEG.
The reshuffling also sees Bartolome Alfonso remaining as FIM safety officer and FIM representative in race direction, underscoring a comprehensive restructuring within the MotoGP leadership hierarchy for the upcoming season.”
