Keith Huewen steps down from BT Sport MotoGP Commentary

In a shock announcement, The much loved BT Sport MotoGP commentator Keith Huewen has resigned from his position.

In a statement, Huewen insists that he is not retiring, he simply wishes to spend less time travelling and more time in the UK with his family.

He’s released a full statement via twitter on his departure:

“At a highpoint in both MotoGP coverage and my commentary career, I have decided after much consideration, and with the agreement of BT Sport, to step away from their brilliant coverage. It is my intention to be trackside again soon, but there has been an unexpected positive effect of the pandemic restrictions – spending more time with my family. This upside helped me to decide to spend more time in the UK in future, but I’ll echo the words of Julian Ryder not long ago: I am not retiring!

My sincere heartfelt thanks go to BT, Dorna, IRTA, North One, Tall Audio, and all my lovely colleagues for their company through the last seven years. They are the best in the business and I’m sure they will continue to bring you outstanding coverage of MotoGP. I’ll now do what we all do – shout at the TV and tell anyone in the room things the commentators have missed. It’s easy when you’re sat at home on the sofa!“

It is yet to be announced by the BT Sport MotoGP Team whether there will be a replacement for Huewen or who that will be.