Ross Brawn returns in MotoGP role
"Motorsport has always been about people"
Ross Brawn is returning to frontline motorsport in a surprise move to MotoGP.
The former Mercedes boss and ex-Formula 1 managing director has joined the board of directors of Pramac Racing, the Yamaha-supported MotoGP operation now competing in Liberty Media’s newly acquired championship.
In an official statement, Pramac confirmed the 71-year-old, whose F1 career spans more than four decades including iconic roles at Ferrari and his own title-winning Brawn GP team, will act as a strategic advisor.
Brawn had largely stepped away from public motorsport involvement after helping oversee Formula 1’s major ground-effect regulation shift introduced in 2022.
“Motorsport has always been about people, teamwork and continuous improvement, and I look forward to supporting Paolo and the team and contributing where my experience may be useful.
“Pramac has built an impressive organisation with a strong spirit and ambition, and I‘m excited to be part of its future.”
Team principal Paolo Campinoti added: “Beyond his extraordinary career and achievements in Formula 1, Ross is someone with whom I have shared a friendship and a relationship of great respect for many years.
“I believe that his vision, knowledge and winning mentality will make a valuable contribution to the continued growth and development of Pramac.”