The 2025 MotoGP season will mark a turning point with the arrival of Simon Crafar as President of the FIM Stewards Panel. Crafar, a former MotoGP rider and well-known commentator, will take over from Freddie Spencer, who has often been criticized for his inconsistent decisions. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, shared his expectations for this new appointment and the future of racing management.
Swordfish recognized that the commissioners are
under constant pressureespecially due to the controversial decisions which often provoke strong reactions among fans and drivers. The case of
Freddie Spencerin particular, highlighted the difficulty of maintaining a consistency in judgmentsespecially in sports as fast and intense as MotoGP. “ Spencer was one of the best drivers this championship has ever had, and he must understand the difficulty of being a referee. This shows how complicated this role is “, declared
Swordfish emphasizing that even sporting legends can struggle in this role of authority.
The arrival of Simon Crafar is seen by many as an attempt to reinforce the consistency of the decisions made by the race stewards. Crafarnominated by the IRTA (International Road-Racing Teams Association), is seen as a wise choice to bring more clarity and transparency to sanctions and judgments. “
I hope Crafar brings more consistency. He seems like a good person for this role », affirmed Swordfishwhile remaining cautious about expectations.
Carmelo Ezpeleta: « we must strive to have clear and constant criteria »
The problem of consistency in decisions has been a recurring topic, with pilots sometimes expressing frustration over sanctions perceived as unfair or inconsistent. Aggressive overtakingEnea Bastianini on
Jorge Martin in Misano is a recent example which has divided opinions, with some believing that the maneuver should have been punished more severely.
Swordfish also spoke of his wish to see the FIM work more on improving consistency in the decisions made during races: “ what I will ask of the FIM at the end of the year is that decisions are more uniform. It is very difficult not to make mistakesbut we must strive to have clear and constant criteria. »
As MotoGP begins a new phase with
Simon Crafar at the head of the marshals in 2025, expectations are high regarding the management of incidents on the track. The question remains whether this appointment will bring the hoped-for changes and whether there will be a positive impact on the perception of decisions made in the paddock and by the fans.
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