MotoGP has tapped 35‑year‑old Carlos Ezpeleta as its new Deputy CEO, a move that signals a deepening of the Ezpeleta family’s grip on the championship’s leadership.
Leadership Transition Confirms Liberty Media’s Commitment
Liberty Media’s announcement came after the company’s €4.2 billion takeover of MotoGP the previous year. The Chicago‑based media giant, also the owner of Formula 1, has prioritised global growth, especially in the United States. By elevating Carlos from sporting director to deputy chief executive, the board reinforces its confidence in the family’s stewardship.
Carlos Ezpeleta’s Ten‑Year Contribution
In his decade‑long tenure within the sport, Carlos has steered expansion into new markets, cultivated strategic partnerships, expanded the commercial portfolio, and enlarged the international fanbase. “The full potential of MotoGP is still waiting to be unlocked,” Carlos said. “I look forward to pushing the sport into new arenas and creating fresh opportunities.”
Strategic Focus Underlines the Role
“Strengthening our presence worldwide is now more urgent than ever,” said Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang. “Carlos’s vision and hands‑on experience are the catalyst needed to deliver the next evolutionary step.” Carmelo Ezpeleta, who has held the CEO post since the 1992 commercialization under Dorna, remains in place to provide continuity.
Future Outlook
With renewed leadership on the cusp, MotoGP is positioned to further penetrate key growth markets and deepen engagement with its global audience. The partnership between Liberty Media and the Ezpeleta family thus marks a decisive push towards the sport’s next chapter.
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