The MotoGP championship is entering a new phase of global development, focusing on international expansion, new event formats, and a stronger commercial identity under the ownership of Liberty Media— Despite the shared ownership, MotoGP aims to maintain its independence and sporting identity, while exploring new opportunities to grow its audience and commercial footprint. A key…
The 2026 MotoGP season has begun with familiar names at the top of the standings — and at the top of the payroll. But as ever in MotoGP, financial hierarchy and sporting reality don’t always align. At the summit sits Márquez, now with Ducati, earning a reported €17 million annually. Behind him, Fabio Quartararo (€12M)…
The numbers behind MotoGP have always been staggering. In 2026, they are becoming even more critical. A global calendar spanning 22 Grands Prix across 19 countries was already a logistical marathon. Now, a sharp escalation in transport and fuel costs—triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—is stress-testing the system in real time. A 30%…
Formula One has confirmed that the 2026 Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, dealing a major financial blow to the sport. The cancellations create a five-week gap in the F1 calendar between the Japanese Grand Prix on March 29 and the Miami race…
Mediaset Spain has reached a strategic sublicensing agreement with DAZN and the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group to broadcast select high-profile Formula 1 and MotoGP races on free-to-air television for the 2026 season. This partnership expands Mediaset’s sports portfolio, ensuring that key national motorsport events remain accessible to a wide Spanish audience, despite DAZN holding the…
The 2026 MotoGP season is officially underway, following a dominant victory by Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) at the season opener in Thailand on March 1. As the championship prepares for its next rounds, the league is focusing on digital accessibility and “premiumization.” Pakistan Media Rights: Begin Streaming Begin, a UAE-based streaming service, has secured the…
The MotoGP World Championship, now under the stewardship of Liberty Media, has made a thunderous start to the 2026 season. The inaugural Thailand Grand Prix drew a record-breaking aggregate attendance of 228,228 spectators over the race weekend, marking a 1.7% increase compared to the previous year. The “Liberty Effect” and the Márquez Factor The Chang…
Liberty Media tightened its grip on global motorsport in 2025. Following the acquisition of Dorna Sports — owner of MotoGP — the US group posted a 23% increase in revenue, reaching $4.48 billion (€3.8bn). The results reflect the first year in which both premier global championships operated under the same corporate umbrella. Formula 1 Remains…
As the 2026 MotoGP season kicks off, Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Racing Team has outlined its financial and operational strategy, maintaining a steady budget between 12 million and 18 million euros. Now entering its second year as a Ducati satellite factory-supported team, the squad faces the challenge of surpassing its 2025 performance, where it secured a…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the motorsport community, MotoGP has officially announced it will leave the iconic Phillip Island to host the Australian Grand Prix on a purpose-built street circuit in Adelaide starting in 2027. The six-year agreement, signed on February 19, 2026, between the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, the South Australian…
