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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 1H 28M

Inside MotoGP Race Direction with Mike Webb

from KiwiMoto72 Podcast: Riders, Racers & the Experts Behind the Sport · host Kiwimoto72

Mike Webb is the most senior official in MotoGP.He is responsible for race control, safety decisions, penalties, red flags, and consistency across every Grand Prix weekend. When races stop, restart, or change direction, the final call sits with him.In this interview, we go inside MotoGP race direction. We cover how decisions are made in real time, how technology and regulations shape modern racing, and how trust is built with riders, teams, and manufacturers.We also explore Mike’s career path from New Zealand motorsport to the top job in the paddock, and what it takes to operate under pressure when every decision is scrutinized worldwide.This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the role that quietly governs MotoGP.Send us Fan MailSupport the showIf you found this video helpful, consider supporting the channel by checking out the links below, or consider buying me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiwimoto72Or check out ALL my KiwiMoto72 Links here https://linktr.ee/kiwimoto72KiwiMoto72 Podcast 👉 Watch it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCd6Uc3xNWizwhOpTfkI0IDSIgd0Cp3dN🎧 Or listen on your favorite platform:• Spotify: https://tr.ee/0pmdjh1_2J• Apple Podcasts: https://tr.ee/r_ffi8iQOk• Buzzsprout: https://tr.ee/b8EYmzjlxO

Mike Webb is the most senior official in MotoGP. He is responsible for race control, safety decisions, penalties, red flags, and consistency across every Grand Prix weekend. When races stop, restart, or change direction, the final call sits with him. In this interview, we go inside MotoGP race direction. We cover how decisions are made in real time, how technology and regulations shape modern racing, and how trust is built with riders, teams, and manufacturers. We also explore Mike...

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