Revving Up Change: MotoGP Constructors Drive Towards a Formula 1-Inspired ‘Concorde Agreement’

MotoGP’s manufacturers have united to negotiate for a new financial framework with Dorna, seeking a larger share of the championship’s commercial rights. The five constructors met at the Czech Grand Prix, appointing Lin Jarvis as their spokesperson to interact with Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta and express their demands for a fairer distribution of financial assets. Although Dorna initially showed reluctance, the manufacturers are hopeful for a compromise during upcoming negotiations, potentially at the Austria event in August, aiming to create a MotoGP equivalent of F1’s Concorde Agreement. The current focus…

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Revving Up Success: Liberty Media Secures MotoGP Acquisition

Following the European Commission’s approval, Liberty Media has completed the acquisition of 86% of Dorna for €4.3 billion, with CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta and COO Enrique Aldama retaining the remaining 14%. The takeover marks a major milestone in the sports entertainment industry, positioning Liberty Media to control the second-largest motorsport championship globally, after purchasing the Formula 1 rights in 2017. Liberty Media intends to leverage Dorna’s MotoGP to capitalize on growth opportunities, particularly targeting expansion in specific regions worldwide – with a strong focus on the North American market. Under the…

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