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Tank Slappers Podcast: What we know about Liberty’s takeover of MotoGP
On 1 April, the American media giant announced the acquisition of majority shares in Dorna Sports from Bridgepoint Capital for €4.2 billion. This acquisition positions Liberty as the owner of the two biggest motorsport world championships, F1 and MotoGP. The deal signifies the beginning of a new chapter for MotoGP, as Liberty aims to expand the series in key global markets, notably in the United States. Despite the uncertainties surrounding the deal and the future direction of Dorna and MotoGP under Liberty’s ownership, the company is optimistic about overcoming regulatory challenges. In light of these developments, MotoGP fans are encouraged to exercise patience and embrace the changes that may come with Liberty’s takeover, as discussed in the Tank Slappers Podcast featuring Autosport’s Lewis Duncan and Motorsport.com’s Oriol Puigdemont.