Ross Brawn joins Pramac: MotoGP attracts F1 legends!

Former Ferrari strategist and ex-F1 boss Ross Brawn joins Pramac Racing, confirming the growing appeal of MotoGP.

Published 26/05/2026 à 13:41

Gautier Calmels

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Ross Brawn joins Pramac: MotoGP attracts F1 legends!

Ross Brawn and Paolo Campinoti ©Pramac

Le MotoGP continues to attract leading figures from the Formula 1Following the takeover of Tech3 by Gunther SteinerNow, another paddock legend is joining the motorcycle world championship: Ross Brawn He has joined the board of directors of Pramac Racing Limited. This arrival is far from insignificant, as the Briton embodies one of the most exceptional careers in the history of motorsport.

The former Benetton engineer, architect of the titles of Michael Schumacher in Classic Ferrari for sale Then, as founder of the Brawn GP team, world champions in their very first season in 2009, Ross Brawn boasts a monumental record: 22 Formula 1 world titles, including 11 constructors' championships and 11 drivers' titles. Oh yes, and incidentally, Ross Brawn was also the sporting director of F1 between 2017 and 2022, playing a major role in the modern transformation of the championship under the Liberty Media era.

MotoGP and F1 in perfect harmony

At Pramac, Brawn will serve as a strategic advisor to Paolo Campinotti. The Italian team principal made no secret of his satisfaction at seeing someone join the team whose vision and winning mentality he has long admired. For his part, Ross Brawn praised the "spirit and ambition" of the Italian organization, which has now become one of the major forces in MotoGP.

This appointment primarily confirms a fundamental trend: the gradual convergence of the worlds of F1 and MotoGP. Driven by Liberty MediumThe links between the two disciplines seem to be multiplying. Increased professionalism, global marketing strategy, internationalization of audiences: the recipes for F1's success are now clearly inspiring the motorcycle paddock.

Is this a Liberty Media effect or simply a consequence of MotoGP regaining its appeal and dynamism? One thing is certain: seeing Ross Brawn join the MotoGP circus illustrates just how much momentum the premier class of motorcycle racing has gained. Only time will tell how far this convergence can go.

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Gautier Calmels

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