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Liberty Media Clears Final Hurdle to Acquire MotoGP in $5 Billion Deal
- On June 23, 2025, the European Commission granted unconditional approval for Liberty Media to acquire an 84% stake in Dorna Sports, the MotoGP rights holder.
- In April 2024, Liberty Media reached an agreement to acquire the MotoGP motorcycle racing series, leading the European Commission to launch an inquiry into possible competition and broadcasting rights issues within the European market.
- Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP since 1998, and his management team will continue running the sport alongside Liberty Media's new ownership.
- Ezpeleta expressed that Liberty is an ideal collaborator for MotoGP and its wider community, and he looks forward to working together to enhance benefits for fans, business partners, and all participants involved.
- The deal, valued at approximately 4.3 billion euros, is expected to close by July 3, 2025, enabling Liberty Media to expand MotoGP's global reach and fanbase.
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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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