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Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has branded Liberty Media’s acquisition of MotoGP “exciting” and would welcome both series on
The F1 owners are planning to acquire Dorna Sports by the end of 2024, aiming to oversee both premier four and two-wheeled motorsport series. With this acquisition, Liberty will gain control over MotoGP and World Superbikes, in hopes of replicating their successful global expansion seen in Formula 1. Hamilton, who has experience in both MotoGP and World Superbikes, has expressed excitement about Liberty’s involvement and the potential for crossover events. He even participated in a demo run with Valentino Rossi at the end of the 2019 season, swapping vehicles on track. Despite fans’ dreams of a joint F1/MotoGP weekend event, Dorna has stated that such plans are not currently in consideration. Dorna’s Sporting Director mentioned that this concept is not part of their immediate plans due to various reasons.
