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The date was set for today and the announcement finally came. Liberty Media's purchase of MotoGP has been postponed because the European Commission has requested further, more in-depth investigations regarding the proposed acquisition.
Following the opening of an investigation known as "Phase II," all parties agreed to extend the review process and believe the European Commission will come to a positive conclusion.
On Carmelo Ezpeleta 's part, therefore, there is confidence that the negotiations will be successful: "We expect this acquisition to gain the requisite EU approval and are excited by the potential opportunity to work with Liberty Media. In the meantime, we remain committed to our strategy to take the sport to new heights and continue our impressive rate of growth, further expanding our global fanbase of over 500 million. 2024 saw season attendance of more than 3 million fans for the first time ever, and six tracks set new all-time records for their events. Our French GP broke the all-time attendance record. Looking ahead, we don’t just want more of the same, we want even more – and we are proud that our strategy is already beginning to deliver it. We hope fans are just excited as we are about the future and the incredible new season that is just around the corner."
Picking up his words is William Jackson, President of the Board of MotoGP (Dorna Sports) and founder of Bridgepoint: "MotoGP is the most exciting sport in the world and has a great future ahead. Bridgepoint and CPPIB have been hugely supportive of the Company and sport and remain fully committed to helping Carmelo and the team continue to drive the fantastic success the sport has enjoyed during 18 years as shareholders together."
