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Formula 1's Value Soars: Could A Sale Be Coming?

9/5/2025

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  • John Malone, chairman of Liberty Media, indicated that Formula 1 could be sold for the right price.
  • Liberty purchased F1 for $8 billion in 2017; its valuation has now approached $100 billion.
  • F1 generates substantial free cash flow, highlighting its robust economic structure.
  • Revenue for F1 reached $1.6 billion in the first half of 2025, a significant increase from $367 million last year.
  • The U.S. broadcasting deal with ESPN ends in 2025, potentially drawing interest from tech companies like Apple.