Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Animoca Brands and Blockpass forge strategic partnership for a secure and regulatory compliant Web3

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Friday, March 15, 2024

This collaboration will leverage Blockpass' industry-leading KYC/AML SaaS to provide Animoca Brands and select portfolio companies with seamless and cost-effective solutions for user verification.

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  • This collaboration will leverage Blockpass' industry-leading KYC/AML SaaS to provide Animoca Brands and select portfolio companies with seamless and cost-effective solutions for user verification.
  • This strategic partnership will enable Blockpass to tap into the potential of Animoca Brands' ecosystem while enhancing our user verification process."
  • "Animoca Brands has been an important customer of Blockpass since 2021 and we're excited to further our relationship," said Adam Vaziri, CEO of Blockpass.
  • By prioritizing user safety, regulatory compliance, and user experience, Blockpass and Animoca Brands are paving the way for a more secure and inclusive future for the decentralized world.

Liberty Media Announces Agreement to Acquire Commercial Rightsholder of MotoGP™

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dorna Sports, S.L.

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  • Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dorna Sports, S.L.
  • (“Dorna”), the exclusive commercial rights holder to the MotoGP™ World Championship, from Bridgepoint and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”).
  • Liberty Media retains an option at its sole discretion to deliver additional cash in lieu of FWONK common stock.
  • Presentation materials to be used during the investor call will be posted to the Liberty Media website in advance.

Mobil 1 Marks 50th Anniversary with Celebratory Racing Liveries Throughout 2024 Motorsports Season

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Friday, March 15, 2024

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mobil 1™ motor oil, this year the brand will showcase more than 40 iconic, specially-designed liveries and paint schemes on the track throughout the 2024 motorsports season.

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  • To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mobil 1™ motor oil, this year the brand will showcase more than 40 iconic, specially-designed liveries and paint schemes on the track throughout the 2024 motorsports season.
  • Mobil 1 motor oils have long been the choice for preeminent race teams competing in the most demanding and popular motorsports series around the globe.
  • “These liveries exemplify our collaborations in lubricant innovation in the world of motorsports.
  • For coverage of Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Cadillac as well as upcoming gold liveries and paint schemes, visit @mobil1racing on Instagram and X all year-long.

GoPro Returns to the Pinnacle of Motorcycle Racing as Title Sponsor of MotoGP™ Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced title sponsorship of the MotoGP™ Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon motorcycle race weekend to be held at the MotorLand racetrack in Alcañiz, Spain, August 31 – September 1, 2024. On-site fans and customers will have opportunities to interact with GoPro products and staff throughout the race weekend. Broadcast and online viewers will get new, incredibly high-resolution perspectives, including a HERO12 Black camera on-board lap preview of the Aragon circuit and some of the world's most exciting racing action.

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  • On-site fans and customers will have opportunities to interact with GoPro products and staff throughout the race weekend.
  • Broadcast and online viewers will get new, incredibly high-resolution perspectives, including a HERO12 Black camera on-board lap preview of the Aragon circuit and some of the world's most exciting racing action.
  • "We're excited to welcome GoPro back to MotoGP," said Marc Saurina, Head of Global Commercial Partnerships at Dorna Sports.
  • GoPro's award-winning HyperSmooth video stabilization and durable, waterproof design deliver immersive motorcycle racing footage, even in the most challenging conditions.

AMSYS Moves Aggressively into Sports and Entertainment with Hire of Daniel Bazarte as Vice President of Global Enterprise Solutions

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Monday, February 12, 2024

HOUSTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IT leader AMSYS is moving into Sports and Entertainment in a big way with the recent hire of Daniel Bazarte as Vice President of Global Enterprise Solutions. Daniel Bazarte was Head of Technology at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), the premier Formula One racetrack in the world. At AMSYS he will spearhead Technical and Engineering Design for the AMSYS Sports & Entertainment Division.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IT leader AMSYS is moving into Sports and Entertainment in a big way with the recent hire of Daniel Bazarte as Vice President of Global Enterprise Solutions.
  • Daniel Bazarte was Head of Technology at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), the premier Formula One racetrack in the world.
  • At AMSYS he will spearhead Technical and Engineering Design for the AMSYS Sports & Entertainment Division.
  • "Daniel Bazarte brings over 20 years of experience in the technology, network engineering, and cybersecurity industries," stated AMSYS Founder & CEO Khalid Parekh, "not to mention over a decade in Motorsport, Sports and Entertainment.

Honda 2024 Motorsports Program Overview

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Friday, January 19, 2024

TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced its motorsports participation plans for the 2024 season.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced its motorsports participation plans for the 2024 season.
  • 2024 will see Luca Marini join the Repsol Honda Team, and Johann Zarco join the CASTROL Honda LCR team.
  • Honda will continue the same partnership with both teams in 2024, its 60th anniversary*6 of F1 activities, aiming for even greater heights.
  • In North America, Honda Performance Development (HPD), which has been responsible for Honda's racing activities in the region, has been renamed to Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC-US) in January 2024, and will aim to enhance Honda's automobile motorsports development on a global scale.

Öhlins Racing’s SmartEC3™ Electronic Suspension Debuts on 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Superbike

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The new Fireblade SP, featuring an array of racing-focused enhancements, is the first production motorcycle to be equipped with the SmartEC3 suspension.

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  • The new Fireblade SP, featuring an array of racing-focused enhancements, is the first production motorcycle to be equipped with the SmartEC3 suspension.
  • Öhlins SmartEC3™ suspension combines the brand’s latest, world-class suspension components with highly advanced electronic controls that continuously optimize damping characteristics based on bike and rider behavior and other inputs.
  • The 2024 Fireblade SP suspension features Öhlins 43mm S-EC3 (SV) NPX USD forks and TTX36 EC rear shocks, each fitted with the brand’s exclusive “spool valve” design, which significantly enhances rider comfort.
  • “We were very proud to unveil this impressive achievement in conjunction with the introduction of Honda’s exciting new Fireblade SP.”

Celebrating 20 Years of Cutting-Edge Onboard Broadcasting and Technical Innovation: Vislink and MotoGP™

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

MT. OLIVE, NJ , Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the official RF Systems supplier to DORNA SPORTS S.L., we at Vislink Technologies, Inc. are very proud to celebrate 20 years of working at the highest level to bring audiences the most exciting, seamless live track footage of MotoGP™ bikes, racing at over 220mph!

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  • Every twist, turn, and wild overtaking manoeuvre is captured using Vislink technology developed by working together and understanding the needs of the sport’s millions of fans worldwide.
  • Vislink also equips the broadcast teams who bring comments and reactions from the paddock.
  • “We’re honored by Dorna’s continued trust and excited to see where our collaboration takes live motorsports broadcasting in the next 20 years.
  • The future for us is as exciting as ever.”
    For more information about Vislink products, visit www.vislink.com .

New CB1000 Hornet, return of the CBR600RR and innovative Honda E-Clutch headline Honda's full 24YM European line-up reveal at EICMA

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Headlining the unveiling is the introduction of the new head of Honda's growing Hornet family - the CB1000 Hornet.

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  • Headlining the unveiling is the introduction of the new head of Honda's growing Hornet family - the CB1000 Hornet.
  • The new frame is also used as a design feature, but subtly blacked out - like the tubular trellis-style rear subframe.
  • After a six-year absence from Honda's European line-up, the much-loved - and razor-sharp - CBR600RR returns for 24YM to reinvigorate the middleweight super sports category.
  • Further spec upgrades come in the form of a new 5-inch TFT screen, Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity and HSTC.

Zendure Champion Sustainability and Innovation in MotoGP with BOÉ MOTORSPORTS

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Friday, November 24, 2023

As sponsor of the BOÉ MOTORSPORTS team, Zendure showcased its sustainable energy solutions at MotoGP races, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in both the world of sports and business operations.

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  • As sponsor of the BOÉ MOTORSPORTS team, Zendure showcased its sustainable energy solutions at MotoGP races, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in both the world of sports and business operations.
  • The partnership between Zendure and the BOÉ team consistently propels their shared values of speed, sustainability, and innovation.
  • With robust R&D teams, both Zendure and BOÈ MOTORSPORTS continually strive for excellence and spearhead innovation.
  • "We want to thank the BOÉ MOTORSPORTS team for the incredible journey together, and wish David, and Anna the best of luck in their racing career."