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EU’s Liberty-MotoGP decision shows regulator’s sensitivity to changing TV markets

By Andrew Boyce ( February 27, 2026, 11:57 GMT | Comment) -- The EU's merger clearance of Liberty Media’s takeover of motorcycle championship MotoGP shows the European Commission is taking a broader view of the evolving market for sports broadcasting rights. The merger regulator's acceptance that profitability and audience reach were more important factors to consider in the deal than the type of sport involved should help rev up dealmakers in the sector. Any company hoping to persuade the European Commission to depart from the way it has traditionally defined TV markets may savor a recently published decision on motorsports....

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