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Dorna Sports is an international sports management, marketing and media company, founded in 1988. The organization has its headquarters in Madrid, with further branch-offices and subsidiaries in Barcelona, Rome and Tokyo. The company’s main shareholders are funds managed by Bridgepoint Capital and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board.
Dorna has been the exclusive commercial and television rights holder for the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix (MotoGP™) since 1991, along with the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, the FIM CEV Repsol, the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup, the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup and the British Talent Cup.
The company has seen continued growth over the years, working closely with the governing bodies and expanding from its main focus on MotoGP™ to other leading motorcycle racing championships across the globe.
Dorna has been the exclusive commercial and television rights holder for the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix (MotoGP™) since 1991, along with the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, the FIM CEV Repsol, the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup, the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup and the British Talent Cup.
The company has seen continued growth over the years, working closely with the governing bodies and expanding from its main focus on MotoGP™ to other leading motorcycle racing championships across the globe.
Overview
Location
Spain, Community of Madrid, Madrid
Employees
201-500
Investors 1
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| Nov 12, 2025 | Thailand extends MotoGP contract to 2031 | Thailand will continue to host a MotoGP race at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram until at least 2031, the sport and local organisers said on Wednesday. The race has become a fixture on the calendar since its debut in 2018 and the ... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Fuel the Future of Riding: Motul Expands GP Series with Launch of GP Next 4T | SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – Motul, a global leader in high-performance lubricants and a longstanding partner of MotoGP™, proudly announces the launch of the GP Next 4T, the newest addition to its acclaimed Motul ... |
| Sep 14, 2025 | MotoGP extends Misano contract until 2031 | MotoGP will continue to race at the Misano World Circuit until 2031 at least, rights holders Dorna Sports announced on Sunday ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix. The circuit, a home track for both Ducati and Aprilia that is named after the ... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | F1 owner Liberty Media’s MotoGP deal creates motorsporting behemoth | By the close of play today Formula 1 owners Liberty Media will finalise a £3.6bn deal to buy MotoGP. The agreement will see Liberty Media purchase 84 per cent of Dorna – in cash – in a deal which last week got approval from the European Com... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Formula 1 owners to complete £3.6bn deal for MotoGP | Formula 1 owners Liberty Media will complete a £3.6bn deal to buy MotoGP by the close of play on Thursday. The agreement will see Liberty Media purchase 84 per cent of MotoGP’s commercial rights holder Dorna – in cash – after it last week g... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | The Thrill of the Chase: Understanding F1 Race Results and Standings | Formula 1 is more than just a race; it’s a symphony of speed, strategy, and spectacle. Each Grand Prix is a chapter in a larger story, filled with twists and turns that keep fans on the edge of their seats. To truly appreciate this high-oct... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Liberty Media receives nod from EU regulators for MotoGP deal | Previous MotoGP - Aragon Grand Prix - Ciudad del Motor de Aragon, Alcaniz, Spain - June 8, 2025 General view of a MotoGP logo in the paddock REUTERS/Pablo Morano/File Photo Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - Ma... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Liberty Media to get unconditional EU approval for MotoGP deal, sources say | BRUSSELS : Liberty Media, which owns Formula One, is set to secure unconditional EU antitrust approval for its 3.5-billion-euro ($3.8 billion) acquisition of MotoGP owner Dorna Sports, people with direct knowledge of the matter said. Libert... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | EU opens probe into Liberty Media's proposed Dorna Sports acquisition | BRUSSELS :The European Commission said on Thursday it had opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed 3.5 billion euro ($3.62 billion) acquisition of Dorna Sports by Liberty Media . Liberty Media said in April that it would acquire a... |
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What has the press written about Dorna Sports?
Parsers VC has collected 21 articles mentioning Dorna Sports, among them “Thailand extends MotoGP contract to 2031” (Nov 12, 2025) and “Fuel the Future of Riding: Motul Expands GP Series with Launch of GP Next 4T” (Oct 23, 2025).
Is Dorna Sports still active?
Yes, Dorna Sports is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 19, 2026.