Within the round-up: The European Fee confirmed it’s investigating whether or not Components 1 proprietor Liberty Media’s proposed takeover of bike racing sequence Moto GP ought to go forward.
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Liberty faces EC probe
The EC is worried Liberty Media would have an excessive amount of energy to regulate the costs for broadcasting the 2 extremely well-liked motorsport sequence if it owned each of them. CVC Capital Companions bought its stake in Moto GP when it acquired F1 earlier than Liberty Media.
“By buying [Moto GP owner] Dorna Sports activities, Liberty Media would maintain the business rights to 2 of the preferred motorsports in Europe: Components 1 and Moto GP,” stated the EC’s govt vice-president for clear, simply and aggressive transition Teresa Ribera.
“We have to extra rigorously assess whether or not this acquisition might negatively have an effect on European broadcasters, for instance when it comes to elevated license charges, and in the end European customers and motorsports followers by means of increased costs. We are going to on the similar time overtly think about any substantiated claims by the events about attainable advantages this acquisition would possibly convey, for followers, the business and for customers.”
Grosjean out of JHR as group confirms Daly
Juncos Hollinger Racing has confirmed Conor Daly as its second driver for the 2025 IndyCar season, ending Romain Grosjean’s tenure on the group. Daly impressed because the alternative for Agustin Canapino earlier this yr, scoring their greatest results of the season with third place in Milwaukee.
He’ll accomplice Sting Ray Robb who joins their driver line-up subsequent yr. “After the joy and success we shared in 2024, together with Milwaukee, it seems like the right subsequent step,” stated Daly. “I’m grateful for Ricardo [Juncos] and Brad [Hollinger’s] perception in me as I embark on the revitalization of my profession. I look ahead to pursuing podiums and wins with this unimaginable group.”
Floersch joins Indy Nxt
Sophia Floersch will change to racing within the USA subsequent yr, becoming a member of HMD in ther Indy Nxt sequence.
“America is extra open to embracing a feminine racer, so this makes me very excited and optimistic in regards to the issues to return,” she stated. “The game, the racing, the automobiles, and the tracks are actual and pure. It’s nice to be welcomed so positively and pleasant. You possibly can really feel the true racer power inside HMD Motorsports. I can hardly wait and might be very completely satisfied when it begins in March in St. Pete.”
Alonso’s dad and mom strive F1 automotive
Fernando Alonso gave his dad and mom an opportunity to expertise a Components 1 automotive at Motorland Aragon this week. He posted an image on social media of his father Jose Luis in a McLaren.
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