Tag: Liberty Media

Netflix considered acquiring Formula One before its 2016 sale to Liberty Media, with then-CEO Reed Hastings reportedly seeing long-term value in owning a sports league but prioritizing original content at the time. Former Goldman Sachs exec Gregg Lemkau revealed the…

Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang confirmed that Apple’s five-year deal for exclusive U.S. F1 streaming rights marks a broader shift toward always-on, tech-enhanced sports experiences. Speaking on CNBC, Chang hinted that global rights could follow, with Apple already engaged in…

John Malone and Rupert Murdoch held serious discussions in 2024 about merging Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corporation, but the deal collapsed over the incompatibility of CNN and Fox News. While the merger would have combined major strengths in sports,…

John Malone’s memoir Born to Be Wired reflects on his career shaping the cable and media industry, emphasizing that people and relationships—not just deals—were his greatest asset. From early TCI days to missed mergers like Netflix and pivotal partnerships with…

Apple is in talks to acquire U.S. streaming rights to Formula 1 starting in 2026, as ESPN's current contract nears expiration. Apple’s growing interest follows its recent F1: The Movie success and is part of a broader live sports strategy…

Liberty Media has received unconditional approval from the European Commission to acquire MotoGP for $4.96 billion, clearing the final regulatory hurdle. The deal, which adds MotoGP to Liberty’s Formula One Group, expands its presence in global motorsports and strengthens its…

Awful Announcing discusses how Formula One is shopping its U.S. media rights for 2026 at a target of $150–$180 million annually, but potential partners like Netflix, Amazon, and NBC are showing limited interest. With viewership on ESPN flat at around…

Formula 1 is shopping for a new U.S. media rights deal after ESPN’s exclusivity window expired, aiming for a massive jump to $160M–$180M per year. ESPN is still in the mix but isn’t rushing to meet that price, especially with…

Liberty Media has appointed former Formula One CEO Chase Carey to its board, where he will serve on the executive committee. Carey, who played a pivotal role in Liberty’s acquisition of F1, brings extensive experience from leadership roles at DirecTV,…

Liberty Media has filed for EU approval to acquire an 86% stake in MotoGP rights holder Dorna for €4.2 billion (approximately $4.47 billion USD). Dorna will remain independently operated under Liberty’s Formula One Group, with CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta staying on.…