Despite our previous article relating the news that we haven't finished talking about, many of you asked us when former Grand Prix driver Simon Crafar would take over as President of the FIM Stewards panel. MotoGP in charge of imposing sanctions on drivers who are a little too impetuous…
Here is the translation of the official press release published last night.
Simon Crafar will become president of the FIM MotoGP™ Stewards College from 2025.
The New Zealander will succeed Freddie Spencer in this role, with the American completing his term at the end of 2024
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Simon Crafar can now be confirmed as the next president of the FIM MotoGP™ Stewards College. Crafar, a 500cc Grand Prix winner and long-time pit reporter for the MotoGP™ International Program Feed, will take on this new role from 2025.
The New Zealander will succeed the outgoing Freddie Spencer, the MotoGP™ legend having made the decision to step down from his position at the end of the 2024 season.
Spencer’s tenure began in 2019 when the position of President of the FIM MotoGP™ Stewards College was created as a stand-alone role. The president of the panel is appointed by the team association (IRTA), and his appointment is then approved by the Permanent Bureau.
In addition to the president, the college is completed by two other commissioners, both appointed by the FIM and approved by the Permanent Bureau.
Freddie spencer : “It’s been a pleasure to have been the first chair of the panel and to have worked to build the incredible people and processes we have today. When I was asked to be president, I accepted because I wanted to contribute to the sport and I am proud of my mandate. I look forward to being involved in some exciting projects in the future and know the team will be in good hands with Simon.
Simon Crafar : “I am looking forward to taking on this new challenge. I have not taken the decision lightly to make this change and accept this appointment, as it means leaving a role that I have greatly enjoyed, but after seven years of commentating on MotoGP, I am ready for something something new. I will approach this new position by leveraging my experience on and off motorcycling as a rider, technician, trainer and journalist, but above all with my love for our sport and my respect for its competitors. I feel honored to be entrusted with this responsibility and to have been designated for this role.
