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Red Bull feared "villain" portrayal in F1 film

Red Bull was concerned about being portrayed as the "villain" in the new Formula 1 film, co-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed.

Autosport

Liberty Media MotoGP takeover filed to European Commission for clearance

Outgoing president Greg Maffei confirmed Liberty Media filed with the European Commission on Thursday morning to gain regulatory approval for the takeover of MotoGP.

Autosport

Lewis Hamilton unlikely to drive for Ferrari in F1 post-season testing

Mercedes have given no indication of an early release for the seven-time world champion, who has promotional commitments for the post-season tyre test in Abu Dhabi

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Liberty braced to deny fresh F1 takeover speculation following Maffei departure

Greg Maffei’s impending departure from Liberty Media will undoubtedly once again bring forth rumours of Formula 1 being up for sale, regardless of the stance taken by the current owners.

Autosport

Maffei to step down as CEO of F1 owner Liberty Media

Formula 1 owner Liberty Media has announced its president and CEO Greg Maffei will leave his role by the end of 2024.

Motorsport

Liberty’s MotoGP takeover on course for completion with funds in place

Formula 1 owner Liberty Media is hoping to complete its proposed takeover of MotoGP by the end of 2024.

Autosport

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.

Motorsport

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.

Autosport

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.

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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.

Autosport

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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.

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