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BMW admit “we are in contact with Dorna” as MotoGP entry rumours intensify
Would BMW make an impact if they enter MotoGP in 2027?
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“At the same time, we are analysing where WSBK is heading and whether it makes sense for us to take a step forward."
I may be reading too much into matters but that seems like an interesting little note there.
I may be reading too much into matters but that seems like an interesting little note there.
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I think there were a few interesting tidbits in there. It would be nice to see another manufacturer back in the series. Hopefully they pull the trigger.
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I find Maffei’s assertion to be a bit unrealistic…expansion will bring unanticipated pressures that will drive change. Note the Ezpeleta family’s cautions.
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Liberty “not planning to change” MotoGP under new ownership
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The Oaxley podcast had a journalist on there today who mentioned that since Liberty acquired F1 they have basically quadrupled the value of F1 itself, and the individual teams value has risen 3.8x.
The financial gains in the last few years seems directly related to getting new eyes on the sport. Their Drive to survive accomplished that, Dorna’s Amazon series didn’t.
If liberty can handle the marketing and branding, while dorna still handles the racing/competition aspects, maybe it’s a win-win. At least I hope so.
Dorna just doesn’t seem to be changing with the times on the Marketing/branding side. Which is probably understandable considering it’s run by 75 year olds
The financial gains in the last few years seems directly related to getting new eyes on the sport. Their Drive to survive accomplished that, Dorna’s Amazon series didn’t.
If liberty can handle the marketing and branding, while dorna still handles the racing/competition aspects, maybe it’s a win-win. At least I hope so.
Dorna just doesn’t seem to be changing with the times on the Marketing/branding side. Which is probably understandable considering it’s run by 75 year olds
Been posting this everywhere; a nice palate cleanser from the apocalyptic predictions in various corners of the MotoGP web:
My simple take is Dorna is great at managing MotoGP but weak at growing its audience. Liberty is great at growing audiences and also has a ton of money to invest. It's a clear win win in my eyes.
My simple take is Dorna is great at managing MotoGP but weak at growing its audience. Liberty is great at growing audiences and also has a ton of money to invest. It's a clear win win in my eyes.
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Healthy perspective.
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Just listening to David Emmitt (motomatters) on his podcast now.
I agree with you completely. I’m not surprised by the alerts that the sky is falling, but I find it to be unfounded.
As was said in the podcast: let liberty get more people into watching it, and the racing will take care of the rest…
I agree with you completely. I’m not surprised by the alerts that the sky is falling, but I find it to be unfounded.
As was said in the podcast: let liberty get more people into watching it, and the racing will take care of the rest…
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I haven’t picked up on the apocalyptic predictions. It’s the gradual erosion I’m more concerned about. I’m an incurable capitalist but I also recognize that pursuit of profit can ruin a good thing. Example: Starbucks was cool in the 90s but it has become the Wal Mart of coffee. Expansion objectives exceeded quality and the original vision that made it great.
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The fate of MotoGP ‘grid girls’ confirmed after Liberty takeover
F1 stopped using 'grid girls' - but MotoGP have now clarified their verdict after Liberty takeover
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Looks like it's a waiting game at this point to see if Liberty gets the green light from the various commissions that regulate monopolies. Last attempted purchase was thwarted. But that was many years ago. Seems financial insiders think Liberty has a better chance since they are a "media" company. We will see how that goes.
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Looks like the pay raise from Iwata was pretty good.
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Official: Fabio Quartararo staying at Yamaha
Major coup for Yamaha as Fabio Quartararo signs a new MotoGP contract extension until.
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Man. They must be making some serious improvements behind the scenes. I’m actually a little surprised by this.
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Yeah, bit of a surprise twist. Thought for sure he was going to sprint to Aprilia.
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I may be a little disappointed too. I guess I was hoping to see what he could do on another competitive bike.
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Yep. Davide has transmission problems to get rectified. Even though he’s not on the factory team, I think his appraisals and feedback will carry equivalent weight.