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Liberty Media Present and CEO Greg Maffei has announced that the organisation is “not planning to change” MotoGP once it
This week it was confirmed that Liberty Media has acquired 86% ownership in Dorna Sports for €4.2 billion, with the deal set to be completed by the end of 2024. Liberty Media’s CEO, Maffei, emphasized in an investor call that MotoGP will not undergo significant changes and that growth and revenue generation go hand in hand, drawing on the success formula in Formula 1. The acquisition initially stirred fears among MotoGP fans about potential alterations to the series, such as introducing street circuit venues, as seen in F1. Nevertheless, Dorna CEO Carlos Ezpeleta reassured that MotoGP will not be following a similar path due to the nature of the sport. The focus remains on expanding the audience and commercial partnerships while retaining the essence of MotoGP as a thrilling and competitive sport with a loyal following.
