Simon Crafar has been appointed as the next Chairman of the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel, succeeding Freddie Spencer, with his tenure commencing in 2025, following Spencer’s decision to step down from the role at the culmination of the 2024 season.
Simon Crafar brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the sport to his new position. As a former 500cc Grand Prix winner and a familiar face as a long-time pit reporter for the MotoGP International Programme Feed, Crafar is no stranger to the intricacies and demands of MotoGP.
Expressing his enthusiasm for his new role, Crafar articulated his eagerness to embrace the challenge and leverage his extensive experience—garnered both on and off the track—to enhance the stewardship of MotoGP races.
Freddie Spencer, the panel’s inaugural leader, expressed his pleasure in laying the groundwork for the current processes and confidence in Simon Crafar’s capability to carry the mantle forward. As Spencer looks ahead to new endeavors, the endorsement of his successor underscores the seamless continuity in leadership and vision for the MotoGP Stewards Panel.
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