The Race Media Awards is delighted to announce its independent judging panel for the 2026 edition of the event, which will take place on the afternoon of January 21.
Manish Pandey, the award-winning producer of documentaries such as Senna, Luca: Seeing Red and Lucky! Natalie Robyn, the former CEO of the FIA, and Verge magazine co-founder, CEO and lifestyle creator Andre Dixon, make up the three-person team that will cast their expert eye over the shortlisted finalists for the 10 Awards up for grabs.
Launched in 2022, The Race Media Awards celebrate excellence in motorsport communications, PR and marketing. It is free to enter and free to attend for all shortlisted finalists, and covers all areas of motorsport from grassroots to world championship level.
Andrew van de Burgt, founder and CEO of The Race Media said: “This is an excellent panel of judges, with wide and varied knowledge of the motorsport landscape and the wider world of media. As these Awards are completely independent, it’s incredibly important that we have a high calibre of judges, and I’m delighted that Manish, Natalie and Andre are bringing their expertise to bear for us.”
Manish said: “In the short time that The Race has existed, it has established itself as the best motorsport website in the English language. The Race Media Awards are an exciting development and it is an honour to have been asked to judge the very best, of the very best.”
Natalie said: “Excellence in motorsport communications requires both strategic clarity and authentic storytelling. I’m very much looking forward to recognising the teams and individuals who are elevating how motorsport connects with its audiences and stakeholders.”
Andre said: “I’m really pumped to be part of The Race Media Awards 2026 judging panel. I can’t wait to bring my sports-and-marketing brain to the table and highlight the great work happening across the industry.”
The judges will meet to determine the winners ahead of the prize-giving ceremony, which will take place at 194 Piccadilly on the afternoon of January 21.
There are 10 categories:
- Rising Star
- Best Documentary
- Race Promoter of the Year
- Most Inspiring Campaign
- Brand of the Year
- Creative Content of the Year
- Best Social Media Activation
- Best Live Experience
- Boutique Agency of the Year
- International Agency of the Year
Past recipients of the awards include the gripping documentary “Villeneuve Pironi”, Williams Racing, Silverstone, Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, eBay, Envision Racing, and the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix.
The deadline for the 2026 awards is December 12th 2025, for more information or to enter now, click here.
