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Liberty Media to Take Over MotoGP

Big news in the world of two-wheeled racing: Liberty Media, the company that runs Formula 1, just got the green light to take over MotoGP. This is a massive shake-up for the sport, and it’s got a lot of people talking.

The official line is that this acquisition is all about boosting MotoGP’s global appeal and finding new ways to reach a wider audience. Think more eyes on the races, more fans in the stands, and potentially more money flowing into the sport.

KTM Pauses MotoGP Program

KTM’s MotoGP program has hit a financial crossroads, much like finding the couch cushions bare during a cash crunch. With a debt load nearing €3 billion, KTM is temporarily pressing pause on MotoGP motorcycle development for 2025.

While KTM’s brass insists the team will field all four bikes next season, doubts linger at MotoGP promoter Dorna’s headquarters.

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP Announce Exciting New Collaboration: What It Means for Racing Fans

In a twist of high-octane intrigue just days after the 2024 MotoGP finale in Barcelona, Harley-Davidson and MotoGP promoter Dorna announced a collaboration that has everyone guessing.

What exactly will it be? King of the Baggers racing rumbling onto the MotoGP stage, perhaps? For now, it’s all speculation. Dorna chief Carmelo Ezpeleta lauded Harley’s iconic status, particularly in the U.S., a critical market for both entities.

Confirmed: Yamaha V4 Is the Future

It was speculated not long ago, and now the truth is out. Yamaha will drop its crossplane engine found in the R1 and develop a V4. Well, it’s already doing it. This is both good news and bad. Good, in that Yamaha will now be able to compete better. Bad, in that the death of the old engine hurts.

Yamaha’s New MotoGP V4 Engine Nears Completion

The rumor is that Yamaha has a new MotoGP V4 engine that is getting close to being ready. This would help the company’s racing team stay competitive in a field of ever-advancing engine technology. That could mean some changes for the Yamaha lineup in the future.