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Formula 1's Boss Confirms Lewis Hamilton Wants a MotoGP Team, Fingers Crossed

Liberty Media's Greg Maffei spoke to Motorsport and told them that 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton wants to own a MotoGP team. He says Hamilton said, "I want to buy a team."

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Liberty boss: Hamilton wants a MotoGP team because F1's growth can be replicated

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has shown interest in purchasing a team in MotoGP, claims Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei.

Autosport

Liberty boss: Hamilton wants a MotoGP team because we can replicate F1's growth

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has shown interest in purchasing a team in MotoGP, claims Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei.

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Could a Formula 1 team be worth an 11-figure sum?

Formula 1 is an expensive, exclusive and - to the likes of Andretti, at least for the time being - elusive club.

Autosport

F1 owner Liberty Media facing anti-trust probe over Andretti rejection

Liberty Media has announced that it is facing an investigation by the US Department of Justice over rejecting Andretti Global's Formula 1 bid.

Autosport

Liberty got "very lucky" to buy F1 from Ecclestone to exploit untapped potential

Reflecting on how F1's new American owner had transformed grand prix racing since it took ownership in 2017, its president Greg Maffei claims that some of its advances were helped by there being low-hanging fruit from day one.

Autosport

F1 not interested in divide and conquer tactics for next Concorde

Grand Prix racing's key stakeholders have begun discussions to frame the next Concorde Agreement, the document by which F1 is run, that is set to cover the period 2026 to 2030.

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F1 not interested in divide-and-conquer tactics for next Concorde Agreement

Grand Prix racing's key stakeholders have begun discussions to frame the next Concorde Agreement, the document by which F1 is run, that is set to cover the period 2026 to 2030.

Motorsport

Why MotoGP’s COTA thriller was just what Liberty wanted to see

A staple of American sports is the ‘Make Some Noise Meter’ on Jumbotron TVs inside their stadiums – a clearly-faked decibel level monitor that encourages the excitable home fans to whoop even more loudly, which is usually employed to put off the opposition on a third down or a free throw.

Motorsport

How Liberty’s Las Vegas F1 gamble paid off

Liberty convinced local authorities and major casinos to back the project and allow the city to be closed down, and for the first time the organisation also served as promoter of the event, taking on the associated financial risks.

Autosport

Negotiating F1 and MotoGP TV deals together "a non-starter" - Liberty

On 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.

Autosport

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.

Autosport

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.

Autosport

F1 apologises to Las Vegas for disruption caused by new night race

Greg Maffei has issued an apology for the disruption brought to the city after workers expressed disquiet over the impact on infrastructure

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Motorsport

How F1 will use Las Vegas Sphere as U2 pause residency

The race has obliged Irish rock band U2 to pause its residency at the recently-opened venue for over three weeks.

Autosport

Liberty: F1 Concorde discussion won't be "snot-gobbling fight"

The current deal that runs from 2021 and 2025 was negotiated by former F1 CEO Chase Carey in what was regarded as a new spirit of cooperation compared to the often confrontational debates of the earlier Bernie Ecclestone era.

Autosport

Liberty Media moves into MotoGP with Quint Events purchase

The deal also gives Liberty a foothold in other sports and major events on the hospitality and entertainment side, including NASCAR's Chicago street race, the NBA, Australian Open tennis and the Kentucky Derby.

Autosport

Liberty admits that Las Vegas F1 race costs are rising

The race is the first to be promoted and organised by Liberty and the F1 organisation, with the support of the city authorities and the main casino organisations.

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Autosport

Formula 1 still at odds with FIA over 11th team talks

Ben Sulayem has noted that it was the FIA’s duty to open up an entry process as the Concorde Agreement allows for up to 12 teams, and he’s insisted that he was fulfilling the rules by so doing.

Motorsport

F1 still at odds with FIA over 11th team talks

Ben Sulayem has noted that it was the FIA’s duty to open up an entry process as the Concorde Agreement allows for up to 12 teams, and he’s insisted that he was fulfilling the rules by doing so.

Motorsport

Ben Sulayem wants works teams from USA and China in F1

As motor racing’s governing body continues its evaluation of potential new entries from 2025, Ben Sulayem says he thinks the arrival of manufacturers from the world’s two largest economies would be great for F1.

Liverpool Echo

The forgotten £22m deal that could offer clue to next Liverpool and FSG move

It's 24 years to the day since Liverpool sold 9.9 per cent of the club to Granada

Daily Mirror

Liverpool investment hopes boosted as £16bn company confirms Premier League interest

Liberty Media, who own Formula One, have been revealed to hold an interest in investing in the Premier League - a boost for Liverpool, who are continuing their search for further investment

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool investment latest as £16.35bn firm linked with FSG deal admit interest

Liverpool owners FSG have held talks with interested parties over investment over the past year

Autosport

How Montreal has ridden North America's F1 wave

In fact, this year marks the 45th anniversary of the first race in Montreal, famously also the maiden victory of local hero Gilles Villeneuve.

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