Dorna Acquisition Progress
The Dorna acquisition is progressing well with regulatory approvals expected by June 30, 2025. MotoGP is launching a 22-race calendar, an increase from 20 races last year.
Record Attendance at Formula One Races
The Argentina Grand Prix set a new attendance record with over 200,000 spectators. Other races, such as Thailand and Coda, saw significant increases in attendance, with respective growth of 15% and 24% over 2023.
Strong Formula One Sponsorship and Licensing Momentum
The sponsorship pipeline is robust with notable partnerships, including collaborations with LEGO and blue-chip names. Sponsorship revenue is driven by contractual increases and the launch of a new premium subscription tier.
Formula One Financial Stability
As of March 31, Formula One had $14.2 billion of future revenue secured under contract, providing high visibility into business performance amidst economic uncertainty.
Impressive Growth in Formula One Fan Engagement
Live TV viewership grew across top markets, with U.S. ESPN viewership up 45% for the first five races. Social media followers grew by 30% year-over-year, reaching 100 million.