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KTM: Liberty takeover of MotoGP “a great compliment to Dorna”
KTM motorsport boss Pit Beirer views Liberty Media’s acquisition of MotoGP as a positive acknowledgement of Dorna Sports’ successful management of the series. Dorna took over MotoGP in 1992, rejuvenating its popularity post-1990s decline and steering it through crises like the 2008 financial downturn and the 2020 COVID pandemic. With record attendance at recent events, Liberty’s 86% stake purchase in Dorna last April signals continuity with Dorna’s leadership for now. Liberty is expected to draw from its F1 experience to further enhance MotoGP’s growth. Manufacturers like KTM welcome this move as a sign of confidence in the series’ future. The collaboration among manufacturers for future bike regulations has fostered unity and innovation in the paddock. New regulations will soon showcase manufacturers’ strengths with added room for creativity and improvement in MotoGP.
