US EditionLiberty Media Clears Final Hurdle to Acquire MotoGP in $5 Billion Deal
- On June 23, 2025, the European Commission granted full clearance for Liberty Media to purchase an 84% stake in Dorna Sports, the Madrid-based company that holds the rights to MotoGP.
- In April 2024, Liberty reached an agreement to acquire MotoGP, previously owned by Dorna Sports, leading to a regulatory review that ultimately found no competition issues related to broadcasting rights within European markets.
- The deal values MotoGP at 4.3 billion euros , with Dorna retaining 16% and CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta continuing to run the sport alongside his management team.
- Ezpeleta expressed that Liberty represents an ideal collaborator for both the sport and the wider MotoGP community, while Liberty CEO Derek Chang emphasized MotoGP's appeal as a top-tier sports property with strong fan engagement and financial potential.
- The acquisition is anticipated to be finalized by July 3, 2025, and is set to boost MotoGP's expansion and worldwide presence, ushering in a new chapter for the sport and its fans.
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The US multinational acquires 84% of the championship, while the Spanish promoter Dorna Sports maintains its participation of 16%
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