MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group

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MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, also known as Dorna Sports, a privately owned entity headquartered in Spain, was founded in 1998. The company operates with approximately 600 employees and reported $480.0M in revenue as of 2024, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It is a subsidiary of Liberty Media. The company specializes in content rights, functioning as an international sports management, marketing, and media company. Since 1992, Dorna has been the exclusive holder of all commercial and television rights relating to the World Championship series and, since 2013, the Superbike World Championship.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1998

Headcount

600

Headquarters

Spain

Primary Segment

Content rights

Ownership

Privately Owned

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News Summary:

Aprilia, KTM, and Yamaha boycotted a Dorna dinner on April 30, signaling an institutional crisis within MotoGP by blocking the proposed 2027-2031 Accord for the sport's future. This development followed former Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner's surprise appearance at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on April 25, where he was spotted alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, fueling speculation about his potential interest in MotoGP team ownership. Previously, on April 16, Dorna reportedly pursued the promotion of Australian rider Senna Agius to MotoGP for 2027 at Pramac, indicating a strategic effort to boost the 2027 Adelaide Grand Prix and a trend where the championship values riders for their representative influence alongside their skill. Earlier in the month, on April 11, a financial standoff intensified during the Austin paddock weekend as top executives from Liberty Media, Dorna, and MSMA's key figures convened to finalize the 2027-2031 agreement, facing resistance from manufacturers that could redefine the sport's financial landscape.

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May

19th

2026

06:35

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MotoGP chief defends officiating of Catalan GP

MotoGP’s chief sporting officer Carlos Ezpeleta believes the race direction made the “correct” decision in restarting the Catalan Grand Prix twice - but is open to discussions over any potential safety improvements. Several MotoGP riders questioned the call to continue racing in Barcelona following two major incidents that left Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco hospitalised, and some others caught up in flying debris.

Autosport

May

18th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Johann Zarco’s Catalan Grand Prix crash shows 2027 MotoGP rule change has come far too late

Peter Bom and Mat Oxley believe MotoGP has stalled on making a big rule change, and the disaster at the Catalan Grand Prix was proof. Alex Marquez’s horrifying crash at Montmelo forced a red flag during the Catalan Grand Prix.

Motogpnews

May

5th

2026

18:30

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Carmelo Ezpeleta is really annoyed with what MotoGP teams are demanding from Liberty Media

Carmelo Ezpeleta is not happy with how MotoGP teams have handled their negotiations with Liberty Media. MotoGP and their new owners, Liberty Media, are currently in a standstill over a new commercial agreement, as both sides are looking for certain conditions to be met.

Motogpnews

Apr

30th

2026

18:30

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MotoGP on the verge of implosion – Aprilia, KTM and Yamaha boycott Dorna dinner and block the 2027-2031 Accord, the French Grand Prix will be tense

MotoGP is experiencing an institutional crisis. With its future from 2027 to 2031 at stake, Aprilia, KTM, and Yamaha have slammed the door on Dorna.

Paddock-GP

Apr

25th

2026

05:27

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Former Red Bull F1 boss Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance at Jerez

Ousted Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner made a surprise appearance at Jerez on Saturday, fuelling speculation about a potential interest in MotoGP team ownership. Horner was present at the Spanish Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, with both spotted in the paddock on Saturday morning.

Autosport

Apr

16th

2026

04:30

Events, B2B Tag

MotoGP – Will Senna Agius oust Jack Miller? Dorna is pushing the next generation of Australian riders at Pramac to boost the 2027 Adelaide GP

The Senna Agius case goes far beyond mere sporting considerations. Beyond his potential promotion to MotoGP for 2027, another, more pragmatic, and strategic logic seems to be emerging: that of a championship beginning to choose its riders as much for what they represent as for their skill.

Paddock-GP

Apr

11th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

MotoGP – deal blocked with Liberty Media, rider transfers frozen… Manufacturers refuse to budge, the financial war has begun – Paddock GP

The Austin paddock wasn't just boiling because of the Texas heat, but also under the pressure of a financial standoff that could redefine the future of MotoGP. On Sunday morning, while the engines were warming up for the race, the top bosses of Liberty Media, Dorna (the Ezpeleta father and son), and the MSMA's key figures locked themselves away to try and finalize the 2027-2031 agreement.

Paddock-GP

Apr

7th

2026

09:55

B2B Tag

The golden opportunity MotoGP must seize with its reserve rider proposal

MotoGP’s current race weekend format is among the most brutal in modern motorsport. The weekend begins with two practice sessions on Friday, the second of which effectively acts as pre-qualifying, with the top 10 at the end of it gaining a direct place in Saturday’s pole Q2 shootout.

Crash

Mar

3rd

2026

18:30

Events, B2B Tag

MotoGP admits Qatar GP will be "difficult", no replacement planned

MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has acknowledged it will be “difficult” to stage the Qatar Grand Prix in April, but stressed that under no circumstances would a replacement circuit be sought. The conflict in the Middle East has directly impacted plans for several major international sporting events, including the Qatar Grand Prix, which is currently scheduled for 10-12 April.

Autosport

Feb

19th

2026

03:30

Events, B2B Tag

Phillip Island reels from MotoGP loss amid hopes for replacement event

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WAtoday

Feb

18th

2026

11:37

Events, B2B Tag

Victoria loses Phillip Island MotoGP as Adelaide swoops

Victoria has lost the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after three decades, ending the race’s long connection to Phillip Island and dealing a blow to the Victorian government after it refused to move the event to Melbourne.

Brisbane Times

Feb

18th

2026

03:50

Events, B2B Tag

Victoria suffers major MotoGP setback as rival state poaches Australian Grand Prix

Victoria is set to lose the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after having hosted the race for nearly 30 years, with South Australia set to become its new home. The move is a major blow for the Victorian government, who had reportedly been in negotiations for several months with rights holder Dorna Sports over an extension on the deal to host the MotoGP race.

MailOnline

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MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group sells broadcasting rights of its 3 sports sublicensing competitions to 62 companies globally, covering 11 countries. MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group's rights holders include Sky Group. MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group currently holds 7 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including motorsports.