MotoGP | Freddie Spencer remains at the helm of the Stewards Panel

In an official statement released on Monday afternoon, the International Federation (FIM), through its Permanent Bureau, confirmed the Race Direction structure for the 2024 MotoGP World Championship.

The Race Direction management body will be made up of three members: the British Mike Webb will remain responsible for the MotoGP class, while Graham Webber has been confirmed for Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE. The third step of Race Direction is occupied by George Massaro, who will be responsible for supervising the training categories, the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the Talent Cups.

“With this experienced and cohesive team we ensure continuity throughout the Grand Prix paddock, each bringing their own experience to their respective categories and guaranteeing another year of sporting success for MotoGP,” reads the press release.

Beyond the uniform continuity from last year, except for the replacement of IRTA founder and director Mike Trimby, who sadly passed away, the most notable aspect of the FIM's announcement is the continuity in the position of president of the panel of commissioners of former driver Freddie Spencer, who has been at the center of controversy since his arrival in 2019, especially last season, when the disparity in judgment when it came to imposing sanctions created some discomfort among the drivers.

Here is the complete list of nominations:

Race direction:

Race Director and President: Mike Webb
FIM representative: Bartolome Alfonso
Dorna representative: Loris Capirossi

Championship Management Committee

Race Director and President: Mike Webb
Deputy Race Director: Graham Webber
FIM safety manager: Bartolome Alfonso
FIM medical director: Giancarlo di Filippo
GP Technical Director: Danny Aldridge
FIM GP technical representative: Dominique Hebrard

FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel:

President (appointed by IRTA): Freddie Spencer
Commissioners (nominated by the FIM): Andrés Somolinos and Tamara Matko

FIM Appeals Board

This commission is composed of the members of the FIM Circuit Racing Commission (CCR) mentioned below in rotation and a member representing the National Federation affiliated to the FIM.

Ralph Bohnhorst
Raffaele De Fabritiis
Stuart Higgs
Franco Uncini
Reserves: Paul Duparc and Paul King

Grand Prix Commission

Dorna representative and president: Carmelo Ezpeleta
FIM representative: Paul Duparc
IRTA representative: Hervé Poncharal
MSMA representative: Biense Bierma

Permanent Bureau:

Dorna CEO: Carmelo Ezpeleta
FIM President: Jorge Viegas