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Accelerating Toward Success: Liberty Secures Unrestricted Approval for MotoGP Acquisition

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The European Commission has approved Liberty Media’s acquisition of MotoGP promoter Dorna without conditions, one year after the initial announcement. This decision was made following an in-depth investigation, finding no competition concerns in the European Economic Area. Liberty Media’s expertise in media, sports, and entertainment is expected to enhance MotoGP’s popularity. The acquisition includes Liberty Media purchasing 86% of Dorna for around $4.2 billion, with Dorna’s top management retaining the remaining 14%. The delayed final decision from the European Commission was due to concerns regarding Liberty Media’s potential dominance in…

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Dorna CEO’s Absence Marks Historic Moment in MotoGP Leadership

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Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta is unable to attend the MotoGP British Grand Prix this weekend due to recent spinal surgery. This will be the first MotoGP event that Ezpeleta has missed since Dorna Sports acquired the championship in 1992. Having struggled with a spinal condition affecting two vertebrae and causing chronic pain, Ezpeleta finally decided to undergo surgery this week. His aim is to return to the paddock for the next round of the championship at Aragon in two weeks. Despite his absence this weekend, Ezpeleta has been a consistent…

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Revving Towards Excellence: The Road Glide’s Triumph in the New Harley-Davidson MotoGP Series

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The new Harley-Davidson championship set to debut on the 2026 MotoGP undercard will showcase riders competing on the manufacturer’s Road Glide model. Details about this one-make championship were unveiled by Autosport and further elaborated upon during the official launch at the French Grand Prix. Harley-Davidson’s president, Jochen Zeitz, highlighted the company’s racing heritage dating back to the first motorcycle it produced in 1903, emphasizing that racing is ingrained in its DNA. While Harleys are already prominent in the King of the Baggers series stateside, this global championship marks a significant…

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Balaton Park: Revving up for a Spectacular 2025 MotoGP and WorldSBK Showcase

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Balaton Park: Revving up for a Spectacular 2025 MotoGP and WorldSBK Showcase

Dorna Sports has agreed to a deal with Balaton Park’s circuit organisers to host MotoGP and WorldSBK race weekends from 2025. Balaton Park will feature for the first time in both racing series, but it will mark the first MotoGP race weekend in Hungary since the 1992 season. MotoGP previously held two Hungarian Grand Prix […]

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Revving into the Future: MotoGP’s Dynamic Partnership Extended to 2060

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Revving into the Future: MotoGP's Dynamic Partnership Extended to 2060

Dorna Sports and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) have announced that they have reached an agreement to extend their partnership through 2060. This 36-year contract extension will see Dorna remain the promoter for MotoGP, WorldSBK, MotoE, JuniorGP World Championship and Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship. Dorna’s first agreement for the MotoGP promotion rights arrived […]

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Revving Up: Brno Secures Prestigious Spot on MotoGP Calendar with Multi-Year Agreement

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Revving Up: Brno Secures Prestigious Spot on MotoGP Calendar with Multi-Year Agreement

The Czech Republic Grand Prix at the iconic Brno circuit will make its MotoGP return in 2025, signing a five-year deal through to the 2029 campaign. Brno has already notched over a half-century of motorcycle Grand Prix events, starting with a street-based event in 1965. Automotodrom Brno made its debut in 1987 and hosted MotoGP every […]

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