Within the round-up: The European Fee confirmed it’s investigating whether or not System 1 proprietor Liberty Media’s proposed takeover of motorbike racing collection 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 in style motorsport collection if it owned each of them. CVC Capital Companions offered 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 most well-liked motorsports in Europe: System 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 may negatively have an effect on European broadcasters, for instance when it comes to elevated license charges, and in the end European shoppers and motorsports followers by means of greater costs. We are going to on the similar time brazenly think about any substantiated claims by the events about attainable advantages this acquisition would possibly deliver, for followers, the trade and for shoppers.”
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 substitute for Agustin Canapino earlier this yr, scoring their finest results of the season with third place in Milwaukee.
He’ll associate Sting Ray Robb who joins their driver line-up subsequent yr. “After the thrill and success we shared in 2024, together with Milwaukee, it seems like the proper 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 stay up for pursuing podiums and wins with this unbelievable group.”
Floersch joins Indy Nxt
Sophia Floersch will swap to racing within the USA subsequent yr, becoming a member of HMD in ther Indy Nxt collection.
“America is extra open to embracing a feminine racer, so this makes me very excited and optimistic in regards to the issues to come back,” she stated. “The game, the racing, the vehicles, and the tracks are actual and pure. It’s nice to be welcomed so positively and pleasant. You may really feel the actual racer power inside HMD Motorsports. I can hardly wait and might be very glad when it begins in March in St. Pete.”
Alonso’s dad and mom attempt F1 automobile
Fernando Alonso gave his dad and mom an opportunity to expertise a System 1 automobile at Motorland Aragon this week. He posted an image on social media of his father Jose Luis in a McLaren.
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