Celebrating the Dedication of Long-Term Senior Officials

Motorsport Australia payed tribute to its long-serving senior officials at a prestigious gathering during the opening round of the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix.

To honour their remarkable service as Officials at Australia’s most esteemed motorsport event, 21 of the sport’s highly regarded officials were acknowledged for their decades of unwavering commitment.

This exclusive, invite-only event held trackside celebrated the passion, expertise, and dedication of our veteran officials, whose contributions form the bedrock of our motorsport community.

This recognition comes at a time when several respected individuals are handing over crucial officiating responsibilities as part of succession strategies aimed at nurturing the next generation of Motorsport Australia Officials.

Lisa Crampton, Motorsport Australia’s Sporting & Technical Director, congratulated the officials for their contributions over the years at the Australian Grand Prix.

“Motorsport Australia’s strategy to elevate emerging talent into senior roles, while ensuring ongoing mentorship from our most seasoned officials, is designed to create a balance between fostering new leadership and preserving the valuable knowledge and expertise of those who have profoundly influenced the sport,” she stated.

This honour roll recognises officials who have dedicated over 40 years to the sport.

The Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix is set to feature nearly 1000 Motorsport Australia officials working tirelessly to deliver this iconic event.

Honoured Officials

Terry Bebe
Rae Begg
Ray Begg
Angus Black
Terry Buxton
Rhys Carleton-Carlos
Roger Chirnside
Daryl Karlsson
Paul Martin
Mario Napoleone
Gregory Piggott
Warren Reid
Geoff Rothberg
Tim Schenken OAM
Lawrie Schmitt OAM
Henk van den Dungen
Tony van den Dungen
Kenneth Smith
Robert Styling
Tony Thorne
David Turnbull