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New owner may increase transparency around MotoGP tyre costs

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:25 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

New owner may increase transparency around MotoGP tyre costs

Summary

The arrival of a new American owner in MotoGP could lead to increased transparency regarding expenses, including tyre costs. Currently, details about rider earnings and manufacturer payments remain undisclosed. The shift in ownership culture, which favors open discussions about finances, could allow for clearer insights into the financial aspects of the sport. The impact of this change could start unfolding in the coming months as the new regime takes shape.

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Key Details

•New American owner may influence MotoGP financial practices.
•Secrecy exists around rider earnings and manufacturer payments.
•Transparency could affect budgeting for tyres and expenses.
•Change in culture expected to promote open financial discussions.
•Impact of new ownership may be seen in upcoming months.

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What they're saying

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In a series in which there is still a great deal of secrecy regarding how much the riders earn, what the manufacturers pay or what the championship itself distributes, the arrival of a new American owner, a culture in which talking about money is not taboo, will end up bringing greater transparency about what, how and who pays for various things. One of the biggest expenses in any motorsport ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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