Motorsport UK has published the 2026 Judicial Procedures Guidelines, which include a number of clarifications and additions designed to support Officials and Competitors in the fair and consistent application of the National Competition Rules.
The updates focus primarily on providing greater clarity around judicial processes and the roles of those involved. Key updates include:
- Guidance on matters involving dishonesty, including practical examples and new guidance on how Officials should approach situations where dishonesty is suspected.
- Clarification regarding compliance with Officials’ instructions, confirming that there is no distinction between a failure to follow and a refusal to follow an Official’s instruction.
- Additional guidance on Protests brought in bad faith, including how such situations should be identified and handled within the judicial process.
- Karting-specific procedural guidance, confirming that at certain Kart Events Competitors may elect to waive a judicial hearing in cases of technical non-compliance, where they consent to do so.
- Clarification of the role of Driving Standards Advisors, including their advisory function in supporting judicial decision-making.
- Clarification of the role of the Clerk of the Course within a Stewards’ Hearing, ensuring a clearer understanding of potential involvement within the judicial Appeals framework.
- Updated guidance on Right of Review procedures, reflecting the recent regulatory amendment confirming that Step 1 (the assessment of whether a new and significant element exists) will normally be determined via written submissions. A hearing will only take place at this stage if specifically requested by the applicant.
These updates are intended to provide greater procedural clarity for Officials and participants, and to support consistent decision-making across the sport.
Officials are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the updated Guidelines ahead of the 2026 season.
The new document can be found here as well as in the Resource Centre found on the Motorsport UK website.