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Liberty Media's MotoGP Takeover Deal is Delayed Again

Think back to the end of December. True, it was only a month ago, but it's a long time to be delayed if you're a company that expected a certain deal it was undertaking to already be in the rearview mirror. And that's exactly what's happening with Liberty Media and…

RideApart · Jan 30, 2025

A golden ticket – how STEM Racing continues to prepare students for a career in engineering

“I’ve always been passionate about engineering, always loved the smell of engineering” – that, in a nutshell, is at the heart of why Andrew Denford launched a not-for-profit STEM competition for students that has now flourished into a worldwide programme and retains the support of Formula 1.

Autosport · Jan 22, 2025

Derek Chang announced as new Liberty Media president and CEO

Formula 1 owner Liberty Media has announced the appointment of Derek Chang as its new president and CEO.

Autosport · Jan 9, 2025

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Is F1 calendar rotation a cash grab or a sensible move? Our writers have their say

After the announcement that the Belgian Grand Prix has signed a new four-race contract over the next six seasons, it has committed to Formula 1’s planned rotational system.

Autosport · Jan 8, 2025

TAG Heuer replaces Rolex as F1 official timekeeper

Formula 1 has announced TAG Heuer as the first individual partner as part of its 10-year deal with LVMH.

Motorsport · Jan 6, 2025

Levelling up – how Formula 1's global audience is opening the door to new partnerships

In mid-December, FIFA announced the 2030 World Cup would take place in six countries, spanning three continents. Meanwhile, most American sports have been heading to Europe in recent years looking to expand their appeal.

Autosport · Dec 28, 2024

Is Formula 1 Superstar Lewis Hamilton Rescuing KTM's MotoGP Team?

Neither F1 nor MotoGP are any strangers to ridiculous rumors, a fact that anyone who's paid any attention to either (or both) series can tell you from experience. And you don't get to be a seven-time F1 world championship driver like Lewis Hamilton if you haven't also dealt with your…

RideApart · Dec 26, 2024

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EU Investigating the Liberty Media MotoGP Deal, To Literally No One's Surprise

A long time ago, in a kingdom far, far away, there was a legal reason why movie studios (think Disney, Paramount, and so on) weren't legally able to own movie theaters.Why? Because a US Supreme Court ruling in 1948 established a clear rule to prevent the studios from forming monopolies…

RideApart · Dec 24, 2024

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

Is MotoGP's Pedro Acosta Looking to Already Jump Ship From KTM?

Pedro Acosta is a helluva rider. He's young, amazingly talented, and beat out a ton of old hats on great machines over the course of the 2024 season. Because of his capabilities, he was moved up from the GasGas team to the main factory-backed KTM team for the 2025 season.…

RideApart · Dec 13, 2024

Former F1 CEO Carey appointed to Liberty Media board

Formula 1's previous CEO Chase Carey has returned to owner Liberty Media as the company narrows its focus on its flagship asset.

Motorsport · Dec 7, 2024

Ben Hunt: Did Las Vegas hit the right notes with its difficult second album?

As any musician will testify, the second album is often the hardest to make.

Autosport · Nov 26, 2024

Formula 1 Stock Hits 52-Week High, Announces 11th Team With General Motors/Andretti Global After Max Verstappen's Fourth Straight Title

Formula 1 is adding an 11th team, a move that could grow American interest in the global sport with a new American team from General Motors.

Benzinga · Nov 25, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors

Autosport · Nov 19, 2024

Ben Hunt: The gamble F1 cannot afford to lose at the Las Vegas GP

The talk ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix will be about Max Verstappen being set to win his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship.

Autosport · Nov 15, 2024

MotoGP to reveal new logo in Barcelona after season finale

MotoGP reveals new corporate identity, logo,

Motorsport · Nov 14, 2024

F1's promise to be less tough on Las Vegas in its second year

Despite some teething issues — Formula 1's first Las Vegas Grand Prix on and around the gambling haven's iconic Strip was both an on-track and commercial success.

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Autosport · Nov 14, 2024

Liberty Media MotoGP takeover filed to European Commission for clearance

Outgoing president Greg Maffei confirmed Liberty Media filed with the European Commission on Thursday morning to gain regulatory approval for the takeover of MotoGP.

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…

Autosport · Nov 13, 2024

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.

Motorsport · Nov 13, 2024

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.

Autosport · Nov 7, 2024

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.

RideApart · Nov 5, 2024

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…

RideApart · Nov 5, 2024

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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