Dorna boss Carlos Ezpeleta has opened the door to the idea of a joint MotoGP and Formula 1 event sometime in the future, especially now that both championships are under Liberty Media’s ownership. While he doesn’t rule it out, Ezpeleta emphasizes that actually making it happen would be a huge logistical challenge and needs to align with what fans of both series really want.
Ezpeleta acknowledges that “everything is worth trying once,” particularly if it means bringing MotoGP to new audiences. He points out, though, that F1 and MotoGP each already enjoy sold-out venues and operate with distinct fan demographics, especially in emerging markets. Hosting both series together at the same track would present unique obstacles, like managing limited spectator capacity, and tricky technical demands—MotoGP uses air fences for safety, which would need to be set up and removed between sessions, slowing down the event schedule. There are also differences in timing systems, sponsor obligations, and even pit lane infrastructure.
The concept of a joint event gets more feasible at venues like Silverstone or Lusail, which have experience hosting both series separately. However, combining both in a single weekend would likely mean skipping junior categories in both championships due to time constraints and safety concerns. Issues would also arise from track conditions—F1’s rubber can fundamentally alter the surface and grip for bikes, which riders frequently complain about even after other non-F1 support events.
Ezpeleta is clear that while the project is not currently being worked on, it’s not totally off the table either. He and Dorna are paying very close attention to audience demand and practical hurdles, always weighing whether the benefit to both MotoGP and F1 outweighs the difficulty and complexity. Any such move would have to preserve the authenticity and unique appeal of each championship, rather than blend them into one indistinguishable mega-event.
