Ross Brawn makes surprise motorsport return after F1 exit

Former Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn has joined the board of directors at the Pramac Racing MotoGP team, marking his return to motorsport since leaving F1. The announcement came on May 26, 2026, alongside news from the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton executed a notable overtake on Max Verstappen. Brawn, previously a key figure at Mercedes and as F1's sporting director, had attended the F1 75 event in London in February 2025.