Liberty Media Acquires MotoGP in Major Sports Deal
Formula One Group expands portfolio with latest acquisition
In a move set to reshape the landscape of motorsports, **Liberty Media Corporation** has finalized its acquisition of **Dorna Sports, S.L.**, the exclusive commercial rights holder of MotoGP™. The deal promises significant changes for both Formula 1 and MotoGP fans worldwide.
Key Development
Following the transaction’s completion, the Formula One Group under **Liberty Media** will now encompass Formula 1, MotoGP, Quint, and various other minority investments, consolidating its position in the global sports market.
Further details regarding the MotoGP business have been made available on the **Liberty Media** website: https://www.libertymedia.com/investors/news-events/presentations.
Liberty Media’s Expanding Empire
**Liberty Media Corporation** manages interests across media, sports, and entertainment, categorized under two tracking stock groups: the Formula One Group and the Liberty Live Group. The Formula One Group includes Formula 1, MotoGP, and Quint, while the Liberty Live Group holds interests in Live Nation and other investments.
About Dorna Sports & MotoGP™
**Dorna Sports** has been the sole commercial and television rights holder for the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship since 1991. Headquartered in Madrid, with additional offices in Barcelona and Rome, **Dorna** also holds rights to Moto2™, Moto3™, MotoE™, the FIM Superbike World Championship, and the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship.
This acquisition comes as MotoGP viewership continues to rise, with global audiences reaching approximately 400 million in recent years (Statista 2023).
Contacts
For investor inquiries, contact **Shane Kleinstein** at +1 720-875-5432.
For media inquiries related to **Dorna Sports, S.L.**, contact **Frances Wyld** at franceswyld@dorna.com.