Chase Carey says MotoGP can't just emulate F1's Drive to Survive
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Chase Carey, director at Liberty Media, stated that MotoGP cannot simply replicate the success of Formula 1's Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive to achieve broader recognition. Liberty Media's acquisition of F1 in January 2017 laid the groundwork for increased attention on the sport, particularly through the Netflix series launched in 2019. Carey emphasized that MotoGP requires a unique approach to gain similar traction and visibility. The attention generated by the F1 series significantly boosted its championship profile, signaling the potential benefits of media adaptation in motorsport.
- •Chase Carey emphasizes the need for originality in MotoGP's media strategy.
- •Liberty Media acquired F1 in January 2017.
- •Drive to Survive premiered in 2019, enhancing F1's visibility.
- •Carey suggests MotoGP needs a tailored approach for recognition.
- •F1's documentary significantly impacted its championship's popularity.
- 12:11 PMAutosport — MotoGP "can’t just copy" F1’s Drive to Survive success – Chase Carey
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"Liberty Media director Chase Carey believes MotoGP “can’t just copy” Netflix’s Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive to gain widespread recognition. Liberty acquired F1 in January 2017, and one of the major events under the American company was the release of the Netflix show’s opening season two years later, which substantially contributed to the world championship’s increased ...Keep reading
"Liberty Media director Chase Carey believes MotoGP “can’t just copy” Netflix’s Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive to gain widespread recognition. Liberty acquired F1 in January 2017, and one of the major events under the American company was the release of the Netflix show’s opening season two years later, which substantially contributed to the world championship’s increased ...Keep reading
"Liberty Media director weighs in on how to grow MotoGP – with a different path to F1’s
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External links- AutosportOct 22, 2026, 12:11 PMMotoGP "can’t just copy" F1’s Drive to Survive success – Chase Carey
Liberty Media director Chase Carey believes MotoGP “can’t just copy” Netflix’s Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive to gain widespread recognition. Liberty acquired F1 in January 2017, and one of the major events under the American company was the release of the Netflix show’s opening season two years later, which substantially contributed to the world championship’s increased ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 22, 2026, 12:10 PMMotoGP can’t simply copy F1’s Drive to Survive success – Chase Carey
Liberty Media director Chase Carey believes MotoGP “can’t just copy” Netflix’s Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive to gain widespread recognition. Liberty acquired F1 in January 2017, and one of the major events under the American company was the release of the Netflix show’s opening season two years later, which substantially contributed to the world championship’s increased ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 12:10 PMMotoGP can’t simply copy F1’s Drive to Survive success – Chase Carey
Liberty Media director weighs in on how to grow MotoGP – with a different path to F1’s
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