# MotoGP leadership and strategic restructuring

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> Updated: 2026-08-27T15:27:54.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Following Liberty Media’s €4.2 billion acquisition of the MotoGP Group in 2024, the organization announced a leadership reshuffle. Carlos Ezpeleta, the series’ sporting director for over a decade, was promoted to the newly created position of Deputy CEO. He will work alongside CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta to oversee business strategy, market expansion, and media product development.

The new leadership strategy emphasizes commercial expansion and maximizing the value of the global fanbase. Key objectives include attracting sponsors from sectors such as finance, technology, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, the strategic plan includes measures to improve financial conditions for competitors, including reported agreements to increase base salaries for riders. While there has been discussion regarding potential collaboration with Formula 1, officials stated that a joint race is not an immediate priority.

## Claims

- Carmelo Ezpeleta will continue in his role as CEO. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The strategic plan focuses on commercial expansion and monetizing the global fanbase rather than structural changes to the sport. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Carlos Ezpeleta has been appointed Deputy CEO of MotoGP Group. (single source)
- New agreements with teams include clauses to increase the base salary for riders. (single source)
- The organization aims to attract sponsors from non-traditional sectors, including finance, technology, and artificial intelligence. (single source)
- Liberty Media has acquired MotoGP. (single source)
- Organizing a joint race with Formula 1 is not considered an immediate priority. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: MotoGP Group appoints Carlos Ezpeleta as Deputy CEO

Carlos Ezpeleta has been named Deputy CEO of MotoGP Group. Under Liberty Media, the sport will focus on commercial expansion, new sponsorship sectors, and improving base salaries for riders.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/motogp-group-appoints-carlos-ezpeleta-as-deputy-ceo

### 2026-08-25: Carlos Ezpeleta promoted to Deputy CEO of MotoGP

Liberty Media has promoted Carlos Ezpeleta to Deputy CEO of the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, while Carmelo Ezpeleta remains CEO, ensuring management continuity following the 2024 acquisition.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-ezpeleta-promoted-to-deputy-ceo-of-motogp

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