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The European Commission has officially approved Liberty Media’s $4.2 billion acquisition of MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports, declaring it “unconditional” and raising no competition concerns. The EC noted that Liberty Media’s ownership of Formula 1 does not conflict with MotoGP’s operations, as the two series operate independently across different motorsport markets.
Liberty Media plans to use its experience from F1 to expand MotoGP’s global reach, commercial visibility, and fan engagement.
 

Arvid Lindblad F1 debut revealed as Red Bull activate Verstappen plan​

Helmut Marko has revealed that Red Bull Junior Team sensation Arvid Lindblad will make his Formula 1 debut at the British Grand Prix.

The 17-year-old will appear in Friday practice at his home race at the wheel of the Racing Bulls car, following on from his recent Imola test and the granting of his FIA Super Licence ahead of the usual minimum age of 18 after Red Bull‘s request was successful.

Marko – Red Bull’s senior advisor and boss of their driver programme – stated that Lindblad’s Silverstone FP1 debut comes as part of their efforts to plan for the possibility of reigning four-time World Champion Max Verstappen receiving a one-race ban.

Should he pick up a penalty point at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, that would force Verstappen to sit out the British GP.

A clean Austrian GP would see his tally drop from 11 to nine, putting him three points away from a race ban rather than one.

With no further points due to be removed until late October, Red Bull is looking to safeguard itself from the ongoing one-race ban threat facing Verstappen.

Speaking about Lindblad in a Kleine Zeitung interview, Marko said: “He spent half a day in the [Racing Bulls] car in Italy on Monday to prepare him. And he will also be in the car for Friday practice at Silverstone.

 
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Carlos Sainz Sr has decided to step back from his attempt to unseat FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, citing his focus on preparing for the Dakar Rally as a key reason for the withdrawal.

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