The 38th edition Motorsport Awards will be hosted for the first time by award-winning broadcaster and long-time motorsport fan Greg James.
Best known as host of the Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1 and co-host of The Fast and the Curious Formula 1 podcast, James brings a fan’s perspective and his trademark humor and energy to motor racing’s most influential night.
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A Motorsport Network event, Motorsport Awards is motor racing’s defining night, where ambition meets achievement and champions and innovators are celebrated across Formula 1, MotoGP, Formula E, IndyCar, NASCAR and more.
“It’s going to be really fun to host the Motorsport Awards. Having been a few times as a guest, I kept bidding on things I really couldn’t afford, so it will be a relief to be kept out of the auction,” James said. “It’s such an important event in the motorsport calendar that brings together so many champions from across the sport and it’s a real honor to be able to host it.
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Motorsport Network also teams up with Daniel Mac, whose interviews and creator-driven style have made him a notable voice in motorsport and culture. Mac will be on the field at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to take the pulse of the weekend and get fans’ picks for this year. Motorsport Awards fan-voted categories.
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This follows the launch of The Fan Vote, voting in eight main categories, reflecting excellence, emerging talent, breakthrough performances and moments that have shaped the global motor racing narrative.
New for 2026 is Creator of the Year, which reflects the rise of social engagement and fans becoming influential voices in sport.
An additional new award has also been introduced: Team of the Year, recognizing how racing success goes far beyond the individual.
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Other Motorsport Awards in The Fan Vote include Driver, Rookie, Time of the year presented by the Bahrain International CircuitBritish racing driver, racing car and rally driver.
Vote for the Motorsport Awards is now live and the winners are expected to be revealed on January 21, 2026 at the Roundhouse in London.
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