ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE) — Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) announced today that Stefano Domenicali will assume the role of President and CEO of Formula 1 in January 2021.  Chase Carey, the current Chairman and CEO, will move to the role of non-executive Chairman.

“Chase has done a phenomenal job leading F1.  He assembled a first-class commercial and sporting organization that has a long list of achievements, including broadening the appeal of the sport, growing its digital presence, establishing new technical regulations, securing a cost cap for the first time and reaching a new more equitable Concorde agreement with the teams.  His actions have reinforced F1 as the pinnacle of motorsport.  As always, he has been a great partner and I look forward to his continued counsel in his new role as non-executive Chairman,” said Greg Maffei, Liberty Media President and CEO.  “We are excited to welcome Stefano Domenicali as President and CEO of Formula 1.  Stefano brings a rich history of success in F1 at Ferrari and the broader auto industry at Audi and Lamborghini.”

“It has been an honor to lead Formula 1, a truly global sport with a storied past over the last seventy years.  I’m proud of the team that’s not only navigated through an immensely challenging 2020 but returned with added purpose and determination in the areas of sustainability, diversity and inclusion.  I’m confident that we’ve built the strong foundation for the business to grow over the long term,” said Chase Carey, Formula 1 Chairman and CEO.  “It’s been an adventure and I’ve enjoyed working with the teams, the FIA and all of our partners.  I look forward to staying involved and supporting Stefano as he takes the wheel.”

Liberty Media have confirmed that Stefano Domenicali will take up the role of President and CEO of Formula 1 in January 2021

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— Formula 1 (@F1) September 25, 2020