The European Commission The acquisition of the head of the rights of MotoGP, DORNA SPORTS SL by Liberty Media Corporation. The agreement is expected to close before July 3, 2025, opening the door to a “new era” for this sport, although the CEO of Dorna and visible head of the championship for decades, the Spanish Carmelo Ezpeleta, will continue to lead the World Cup.
«MotoGP It is already in a process of evolution to unlock all its potential as the most exciting sport on the planet, enjoying attendance records, new scenarios and a growing audience. Liberty Media He will now take advantage of his experience to continue expanding the MotoGP fans base and growing sport globally and commercially, ”said the organization in a statement.
Despite this imminent purchase, the CEO of Dorna since 1998, Carmelo Ezpeleta, will continue to lead MotoGP along with his management team. At the moment, Liberty Media will acquire 84 percent of Dorna Sports, owner of the MotoGP rights, and the MotoGP address will retain 16 percent of the business.
Liberty Media Corporation operates and has participation in media, sports and entertainment businesses, including its subsidiaries of Formula 1 and Quint, their participation in Live Nation and other minority investments. So Liberty Media stays the two great four and two -wheel motor championships; F1 y MotoGP.
«Today's approval by the European Commission It marks the fulfillment of the last condition to close the acquisition of MotoGP by Liberty. We are delighted to officially start this alliance with Carmelo and its excellent management team, ”said the president and CEO of Liberty MediaDerek Chang.
«MotoGP is a highly attractive premium sports assetwith an incredible competition level, an passionate fans base and a solid financial profile. We believe that both sport and brand have a huge growth potential, which we hope to materialize deepening the connection with the most faithful followers and expanding to a broader global audience, ”Chang continued.
For its part, Carmelo Ezpeleta He said they are “very happy” that the European Commission has approved the operation. «This is an important milestone that confirms the even more promising future that awaits MotoGP», Declared the Catalan CEO of Dorna Sports, head of MotoGP rights.
«MotoGP is one of the most exciting sports in the world, and We are looking forward to accelerating its growth and take it to even more fans throughout the planet. Liberty is the best possible partner for our sport and for the entire MotoGP community, and we are excited to create even more value for our followers, commercial partners and all those who compete, ”he added.
