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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…

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Liberty braced to deny fresh F1 takeover speculation following Maffei departure

Greg Maffei’s impending departure from Liberty Media will undoubtedly once again bring forth rumours of Formula 1 being up for sale, regardless of the stance taken by the current owners.

Autosport

Maffei to step down as CEO of F1 owner Liberty Media

Formula 1 owner Liberty Media has announced its president and CEO Greg Maffei will leave his role by the end of 2024.

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Liberty’s MotoGP takeover on course for completion with funds in place

Formula 1 owner Liberty Media is hoping to complete its proposed takeover of MotoGP by the end of 2024.

Autosport

MotoGP Says It'll Hold the Finale In Barcelona, That City Is Also Now Underwater

Well, who could've predicted that canceling a race due to catastrophic flooding—only after being seriously pressured to do so by MotoGP's top riders—and then selecting a racetrack only a short distance away from said flooding, a racetrack that was set to be besieged by the very same flooding as told…

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Update: MotoGP's Decision to Try and Still Hold the Finale In Spain Is Beyond Tone-Deaf

Spain is in turmoil. Recent catastrophic flooding has caused untold damage to the Valencia region, seeing thousands displaced, missing, and dead. The death toll, unfortunately, keeps rising and will likely continue to do so in the coming weeks and search and rescue operations continue. So it's understandable that MotoGP canceled the…

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America needs a competitive F1 driver — Jak Crawford could be the answer

Formula 1 has had a shaky relationship with American drivers. Despite Liberty Media’s extensive efforts to capture the $69 billion US sports market, the historically Euro-centric sport hasn’t produced a competitive American driver this century. Jak Crawford, the highest ranked American in the pipeline to F1, hopes he can change…

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TV deals in spotlight as Brazilian GP shuts curtain on F1’s Americas triple-header

After another dominant Ferrari victory in Mexico both Formula 1 world championships remain in the balance heading to the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, with global television audiences clamouring to see the latest twists and turns in a three-team tussle for the titles.

Autosport

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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Ben Hunt: Is F1 at risk of being dragged into the race for the White House?

Surely nobody is naive enough to believe that sport and politics are not interlinked, especially when it comes to motorsport. Multiple categories now benefit from races or championships that are paid for by governments or regimes.

Autosport

How Acosta is snatching the show from a lengthy MotoGP title duel

It’s hard to measure exactly what aspect of any given motor race excites punters the most. But if we use the tone of voice adopted by MotoGP’s various television pundits as a yardstick, the answer in Japan was clear: Pedro Acosta.

Motorsport

How MotoGP’s new star is snatching the show from lengthy title duel

Autosport

Formula 1 and LVMH sign 10-year partnership deal

Luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Moët Chandon will be present on the Formula 1 grid from next year after Liberty Media agreed a 10-year global partnership with LVMH which could be worth a reported $1 billion.

Motorsport

Ben Hunt: Are the FIA playing keeping up with the Joneses?

For the European Formula 1 races, the FIA motorhome sits next to the one which belongs to Formula One Management. To look at from the outside, they are identical but for the colour scheme. Inside however, there is one important difference.

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Daniel Ricciardo deserves more credit for what he's done for Formula 1

A new wave of F1 fans were introduced to the sport through Ricciardo — his unceremonious sacking devastating to the fans F1 may be leaving behind.

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Formula 1's Boss Confirms Lewis Hamilton Wants a MotoGP Team, Fingers Crossed

Liberty Media's Greg Maffei spoke to Motorsport and told them that 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton wants to own a MotoGP team. He says Hamilton said, "I want to buy a team."

Autosport

Liberty boss: Hamilton wants a MotoGP team because F1's growth can be replicated

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has shown interest in purchasing a team in MotoGP, claims Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei.

Motorsport

Liberty boss: Hamilton wants a MotoGP team because we can replicate F1's growth

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has shown interest in purchasing a team in MotoGP, claims Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei.

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Ben Hunt: Is Dorna's extension with the FIM a perfect shot in the arm for Liberty?

As is the nature of new motorsport deals that bind multiple parties together, it is the length of the contract which often generates the headlines.

Motorsport

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.

Autosport

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.

Autosport

The pieces involved in F1's complex calendar puzzle

As Formula 1's schedule has grown to 24 races, coming up with a sensible calendar has become an increasingly complex puzzle.

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Warren Buffett Ups Stake in SiriusXM by Over 250% In Q2 As Liberty Media Merger Nears Completion

Buffett's move comes ahead of the planned SiriusXM-Liberty Media merger to create a new firm representing the SiriusXM brand for a simplified ownership structure and enhanced trading liquidity.

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7 Stocks Warren Buffett Is Buying (and 10 He's Selling)

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold Apple and Snowflake but picked up Ulta Beauty and Heico, among other moves in Q2.

Autosport

Exclusive: How RB wants to pick up Red Bull's baton as F1's fun team

Following its first Hollywood tie-up with the blockbuster Twisters, Red Bull's sister team RB hopes to go much further to mix sport and entertainment, with the lofty goal of democratising access to the series.

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