In recent days, rumors have emerged in the Spanish press about a possible acquisition of Dorna – the promoter of MotoGP and the World Superbike Championship – by Liberty Media. If this deal goes through, Formula 1 and MotoGP would have the same owner for the first time in history.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, has already responded, quoted by the website Motosan.es at an RFME event: ‘The majority shareholders of Dorna are investment funds that buy things to sell them, and we have always been for sale – since day one. Right now, it’s the same. Today we are just like we have always been’, he said.
In addition to the possible sale, MotoGP is going through decisive moments for the future. Currently, technical and sporting regulations for 2027 are being discussed, which are close to being defined – with a meeting planned between Dorna and the manufacturers’ association (MSMA) on the sidelines of the Qatar Grand Prix.
