Following the European Commission’s approval, Liberty Media has completed the acquisition of 86% of Dorna for €4.3 billion, with CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta and COO Enrique Aldama retaining the remaining 14%. The takeover marks a major milestone in the sports entertainment industry, positioning Liberty Media to control the second-largest motorsport championship globally, after purchasing the Formula 1 rights in 2017. Liberty Media intends to leverage Dorna’s MotoGP to capitalize on growth opportunities, particularly targeting expansion in specific regions worldwide – with a strong focus on the North American market. Under the…
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