Simon Crafar can now be confirmed as the next Chairman of the FI🌳M MotoGP Stewards Panel. 

Crafar, a 500cc Grand Prix winner and long-time pit reporter for the MotoGP International Programme Feed, will take on the ne💙w role f💮rom 2025.

The New Zealander will take over from the outgoing Freddie Spencer, as the MotoGP Legend has taken the decision to step away from h⛎is position at the conclusion of the 2024 season.

Spencer’s tenure began iꩲn 2019 upon creation of the position of Chairman of the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel as a stand-alo🔯ne role. 

The Chairman of the panel is nominated ౠby the teams’ associa🦋tion (IRTA), and their appointment then approved by the Permanent Bureau.

Alongside the Chairman, the 🦹panel is completed by two other Stewards🗹, both of whom are nominated by the FIM and approved by the Permanent Bureau.

Crafar wi𓆏ll work alongside current FIM MotoGP Stewards Andrés Somolinos and Tamara Matko.

Spen꧙cer said: "It’s been a pleasure to have been the first Chairman of the panel, and to have worked to put in place the incredible people and procedures we have now. 

"When I was asked to be the Chairman, I accepted as I want✱ed to contribute to the sport a✃nd I’m proud of my tenure. 

"I’m looking forwa🍸rd to some exciting project𝔉s in the future, and I know the team will be in great hands with Simon."

Crafar said: "I’m really looking forw💦ard to taking on this new challenge.&nb💯sp;

"I did not take the de♔cision lightly to make this change and accept this appointment, as it means leaving a role I’ve enjoyed a lot, but after seven years in MotoGP commentary I⛦ am ready for something new. 

"I will approach thi🎃s new po꧑sition utilising my experience on and off the bike as rider, technician, coach and journalist, but more importantly with my love for our sport and respect for its competitors. 

"I feel honored to bꦗe trusted with this responsibility and to have been nominated for the role."