Liberty Media Accused of Monopolistic Practices in Investigation Request from Belgian MP Report [Video]

Belgian Member of the European Parliament Pascal Arimont has formally requested the European Commission to initiate an investigation into Liberty Media, citing potential monopolistic practices.

Arimont, a representative of Belgium’s Christian Social Party, has raised concerns over Liberty Media’s dominance in the motorsport sector—a domain where it holds comprehensive commercial rights and influence, covering premier racing series such as Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3.

These concerns, first reported by Belgian news source “Het Belang van Limburg,” come on the heels of Liberty Media’s agreement to acquire Dorna Sports, the promoter of MotoGP.

Pascal Arimont has noted Liberty Media’s significant market power as a threat to fair competition, particularly noting the barriers faced by new entrants. He explained, as per the reports from Het Belang van Limburg: