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Liberty's MotoGP purchase delayed as EU opens in-depth investigations

The European Union's highest institution will open an "in-depth investigation" to determine whether the purchase of MotoGP by Formula 1 owner Liberty Media violates its antitrust framework.

Autosport · Dec 19, 2024

Liberty Media's $4bn MotoGP deal facing EU probe

The European Union looks set to probe Liberty Media's purchase of the MotoGP world championship, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Autosport · Dec 14, 2024

Dorna Has Some Weird Requirements for Suzuki and BMW To Enter MotoGP

Forget about all the excitement surrounding the actual racing in this year's MotoGP Championship—fans have had enough to focus on when it comes to manufacturers alone. For the past few years, no one dared utter the idea that Honda or Yamaha might leave the series in case it happened, and…

RideApart · Dec 13, 2024

Ducati trials two-way radio communication in Barcelona MotoGP test

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro was able to exchange spoken messages with team manager Davide Tardozzi over radio during Tuesday's MotoGP test in Barcelona.

Autosport · Nov 19, 2024

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP’s Dorna announce new collaboration

A day after the conclusion of the 2024 MotoGP season in Barcelona, the series’ promoter has announced a new collaboration with Harley-Davidson.

Motorsport · Nov 18, 2024

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…

RideApart · Nov 14, 2024

F1 Only Has to Clear Some Pesky European Antitrust Rules to Finally Buy MotoGP

If you've been living under a rock, you may not have heard that Formula 1's parent company, Liberty Media, struck a deal with MotoGP's Dorna to purchase the two-wheeled racing series for a cool $4.5 billion this April. The news broke in April and, you'd likely assume that everything was…

RideApart · Nov 14, 2024

MotoGP won't hold season finale in Valencia; alternatives being discussed

Valencia will not hold the MotoGP season finale despite promotor Dorna's initial plans to race there amid the tragic flooding in the region.

Motorsport · Nov 1, 2024

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.

Motorsport · Nov 1, 2024

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.

RideApart · Oct 15, 2024