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Liberty Media completes its purchase of MotoGP

Just over a week after the European Commission authorised Liberty Media’s acquisition of Dorna, the American company has finalised the purchase of 84% of the Spanish firm, following a payment of €4.3billion.

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Liberty Media completes the purchase of MotoGP

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The F1 'court' that could unlock the Aprilia-Martin conflict in 72 hours

Jorge Martin’s representative travelled to the Dutch MotoGP at Assen last week with a clear intention: to shake the hornet’s nest and push the stalled negotiations between Aprilia and the Spanish rider into a new phase.

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The CRB is the F1 ‘court’ that could unlock Jorge Martin's conflict with Aprilia

Jorge Martin’s representative travelled to Assen last week with a clear intention: to shake the hornet’s nest and push the stalled negotiations between Aprilia and the Spanish rider into a new phase.

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Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is entering a new phase

The Dutch Grand Prix at Assen will be remembered for many reasons, although most of them were only loosely connected to the sporting action. Marc Marquez made it clear that only he can throw away his shot at a seventh MotoGP crown with a stunning sprint and grand prix double,…

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Why the conflict between Martin and Aprilia has entered a new dimension

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Aprilia-Jorge Martin situation needs resolving to allow MotoGP 2026 entry, says Dorna

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, has threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved.

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Dorna boss threatens to deny Martin 2026 MotoGP entry

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, has threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved.

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Liberty given "unconditional" green light for MotoGP acquisition by European Commission

The European Commission has given the green light for Liberty Media to acquire MotoGP promoter Dorna more than a year after the deal was first announced.

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Liberty Media given “unconditional” green light for MotoGP acquisition

The European Commission has given the green light for Liberty Media to acquire MotoGP promoter Dorna more than a year after the deal was first announced.

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Dorna CEO Ezpeleta to miss first MotoGP race in 33 years

Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta will miss the MotoGP British Grand Prix this weekend after undergoing surgery for a spinal injury.

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Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta to miss first MotoGP race in 33 years

Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta will miss the MotoGP British Grand Prix this weekend after undergoing surgery for a spinal injury.

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MotoGP protects Barcelona GP, putting other races in Spain and Portugal in doubt

MotoGP has revealed that it will host no more than two races in Spain and Portugal from 2027 after signing a new contract with Barcelona.

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MotoGP’s Valencia Auction Is Tone-Deaf at Best, Borderline Sham at Worst

I'll openly tell you that I'm suss about how much Dorna is doing to help those in need in Valencia. It took a fair amount of persuasion from riders to get the CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, to change the venue for the final round of the Championship to a place other…

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Valencia remains first choice to close MotoGP season despite floods

MotoGP organisers remain keen on staging the 2024 season finale at Valencia but the date of the race could be pushed back, Motorsport.com understands.

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Race-Day Clashes Between MotoGP and Formula 1 Races Won't Get Better Anytime Soon

Dorna's CEO has recently told media outlets that, even though Liberty Media's ownership will begin at the end of 2024, don't expect race-scheduling clashes to halt between MotoGP and F1 any time soon.

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MotoGP riders insist championship should be home for the “best” regardless of nationality

Several MotoGP riders have expressed their disapproval of the idea of capping the number of Spanish and Italian riders on the grid in the coming years.

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MotoGP riders insist championship is home for the “best” regardless of nationality

Several MotoGP riders have expressed their disapproval against capping the number of Spanish and Italian riders on the grid in the coming years.

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Liberty announces $825mn F1 stake sale to fund MotoGP takeover

Liberty Media has announced it is selling a $825million stake in Formula 1 to fund the purchase of MotoGP.

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Liberty announces sale of F1 stock to fund MotoGP takeover

Liberty Media has announced it is selling a $825million stake in Formula 1 to fund the purchase of MotoGP.

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Le Mans shows other MotoGP races how to succeed

In an unprecedented MotoGP weekend, nearly 300,000 people filled the stands at Circuit Bugatti in Le Mans and this cinematic layout reached another extraordinary landmark as a massive attendance of 297,471 tickets were sold for the event.

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Liberty Media Acquires Motogp Racing Series For .5B

Liberty Media Corp. to acquire MotoGP, expanding its global racing portfolio. Dorna Sports to remain independent under current leadership. Exciting develop...

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Liberty Media Acquires MotoGP Motorcycle-Racing Franchise

MotorGP parent Dorna Sports to continue to run the Madrid-based company

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Formula One Owners Liberty Media Buy MotoGP For $4.5 Bn

Formula One owners Liberty Media have agreed to buy MotoGP on Monday in a deal valued at around $4.5 billion, the American company said.

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F1 owner Liberty Media takes over MotoGP in $4bn deal with Dorna

The American entertainment company, which has owned the rights to Formula 1 since 2016, will take over Dorna, which has owned MotoGP since 1992 and also controls WSBK and the MotoE World Cup, in a deal valued at €4.2 billion.

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