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European economies have been grappling with US trade war chaos
Under Liberty Media’s ownership, MotoGP has emphasized the importance of expanding its presence in the United States.
The US has a strong connection with MotoGP, with legendary champions like Kenny Roberts Sr, Wayne Rainey, and Eddie Lawson leading the way from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s.
Despite Formula 1’s absence in the US in the late 2000s and early 2010s, MotoGP maintained its presence with at least two races in the country.
Plans are in place to potentially add a second US event alongside the race at COTA, although the uncertain geopolitical climate resulting from trade tariffs under President Trump poses challenges for manufacturers and brands in MotoGP.
While Dorna Sports remains committed to growing MotoGP in the US, Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta acknowledges the need to navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape, especially in regard to factors like recession and political tensions.
Despite facing challenges like the 2008 financial collapse and the COVID-19 pandemic, MotoGP has successfully overcome major geopolitical obstacles in the past few decades under Dorna’s leadership.
