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Liberty Media reveals first quarter earnings for MotoGP in 2026
MotoGP’s revenue increased by 25% to $94 million in the first quarter of 2026, according to Liberty Media’s quarterly earnings report. Liberty Media acquired MotoGP Sports Entertainment, which includes MotoGP and World Superbikes, for €4.2 billion in 2024. The Formula 1 owner’s influence on MotoGP has been more evident in 2026, seen through changes like Tech3 being taken over by Guenther Steiner.
Liberty Media’s earnings show an increase in MotoGP revenue from $75m to $94m year-on-year, with operating costs growing to $16m and operating losses remaining at $24m. The revenue growth was attributed to increased race promotion fees, new sponsors, and trackside advertising. $83m of the total revenue came from MotoGP, with an additional $11m from World Superbikes and other sources.
However, Other MotoGP revenue decreased in the first three months of 2026, with higher operating losses due to increased freight and fuel costs because of the calendar. Liberty Media’s CEO, Derek Chang, expressed optimism for 2026 and highlighted the global platform strength of Formula 1 and MotoGP. Liberty Media aims to expand MotoGP’s commercial reach, invest in their brands and deliver long-term value for shareholders.
