Gresini MotoGP rider Marquez says he «won’t be faster than in the past»
2024 is Marquez’s 12th season in the premier class, having made his debut 11 years ago in 2013 with Honda.In the first two grands prix of the 2024 campaign, Marquez has found himself in battles with Tech3 GasGas rookie sensation Pedro Acosta, leading to comparisons…
MotoGP “not ruling out” joint F1 event under Liberty ownership
On Monday 1 April, Liberty announced it had acquired 86% ownership of Dorna Sports and MotoGP as part of a deal valued at €4.2 billion.With both F1 and MotoGP now under Liberty’s umbrella, talks of a potential joint race weekend for the two series has…
Negotiating F1 and MotoGP TV deals together «a non-starter» — Liberty
On Monday 1 April, American media giant Liberty announced it had acquired 86% ownership of Dorna Sports and the MotoGP World Championship in a blockbuster €4.2 billion deal.The buyout, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, means Liberty now owns the…
Liberty «very confident» MotoGP buyout deal will get regulator clearance
On Monday 1 April, Formula 1 owner Liberty announced it had acquired MotoGP and parent company Dorna Sports from Bridgepoint Capital for €4.2 billion.The deal was originally set to be finalised prior to the start of the 2024 MotoGP season, but getting it cleared by…
Liberty “not planning to change” MotoGP under new ownership
On Monday morning, American media giant Liberty announced it had acquired 86% ownership in MotoGP in a deal worth €4.2 billion.The deal – set to be completed by the end of 2024 – will see Liberty hold ownership of motorsports’ two biggest championships in Formula…
Why MotoGP fans must be patient and accept some pain with Liberty’s takeover
It is a blockbuster deal that will get the financial markets hot and bothered. Liberty Media’s acquisition of Dorna Sports from Bridgepoint Capital has come in a deal worth €4.2 billion. That’s not bad for a company that was worth around €500 million in 2006,…
F1 owner Liberty Media takes over MotoGP in $4bn deal with Dorna
The American entertainment company, which owns the rights to Formula 1 since 2016, will take over Dorna, which has owned MotoGP since 1992 and also controls WorldSBK and the MotoE World Cup, in a deal valued at €4.2 billion.Liberty Media will acquire 86% of MotoGP,…
Honda ‘doesn’t know yet what is good to do’ on 2024 MotoGP bike – Zarco
Despite overhauling its motorcycle for the 2024 season, Honda hasn’t been able to chip its way into the leaders after two rounds of the campaign. Honda’s top result so far is a 12th position, scored by Joan Mir in Portugal and Zarco in Qatar.After a Portuguese GP in…
Binder: MotoGP rookies have it “tougher” now in their debut year
Binder was a highly rated rookie when he stepped up to MotoGP in 2020 with the factory KTM team, having won the Moto3 crown in 2016 and runner-up in Moto2 in 2019.The South African showed podium pace in his first race at Jerez in 2020…
Di Giannantonio sure «bright days will come» after slow 2024 MotoGP start
Last year’s Qatar Grand Prix winner found refuge at Valentino Rossi’s team having lost his Gresini Ducati ride to Marc Marquez towards the latter half of the season.Di Giannantonio’s VR46 reprieve came amid a substantial form jump that led to his first top five, podium…
