As a passionate fan, I’m thrilled to share that Liberty Media has received the green light from the European Commission to take over the iconic motorcycle racing circuit, MotoGP! This acquisition is a significant step in the world of motorsports and I can hardly wait to see what exciting changes lie ahead.
The approval grants the proprietor of Formula 1 the opportunity to acquire an approximately 86% share in Dorna Sports, which holds MotoGP rights. Liberty Media will purchase this controlling stake, while the current management team, headed by CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, maintains a 16% ownership in the company.
As a passionate gamer, I can’t help but feel like a winner when I hear that the deal values Dorna at a whopping €4.3 billion (approximately US$4.94 billion)! It seems like we’re getting closer to sealing the deal, as the EU approval marks the last hurdle before Liberty Media can wrap up this transaction. Now, we’re just waiting for the final whistle, expected to blow on July 3.
Derek Chang, President and CEO of Liberty Media, announced with excitement the start of Liberty’s collaboration with Carmelo and his skilled management group. Similar to their approach with Formula 1, Liberty Media aims, alongside MotoGP, to expand the fanbase and global popularity of the motorcycle racing series.
2025 season sees MotoGP hosting a total of 22 races across 18 different nations. The CEO, Ezpeleta, remains in charge as the business continues to operate from Madrid, Spain. To boost its own global expansion, MotoGP looks up to Formula 1 – owned by Liberty Media – which has broadened its racing calendar and media coverage, including a significant growth in social media engagement.
Chang stated that MotoGP is an engaging premium sports property with thrilling races, an enthusiastic following, and a robust financial outlook. He expressed confidence in the sport’s and brand’s ability to grow further, which he plans to achieve by strengthening relationships with existing fans and broadening its reach to more international markets.
Once the acquisition is finalized, Liberty Media’s Formula One Group shares will encompass Formula 1, MotoGP, Quint, as well as selected minor investments.
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2025-06-23 17:24