EU regulators pause probe into Liberty Media-Dorna deal

The European Commission, which had previously set a June 30 deadline for its decision, said it temporarily halted its investigation last Friday

The EU antitrust enforcer opened a full-scale investigation in December, warning that the deal could push up prices for the licensing of broadcasting rights for motorsports events hosted by both companies. File Picture: iStock

EU antitrust regulators have paused their investigation into Liberty Media's €3.5bn bid for Dorna Sports while waiting for information from the companies, the European Commission said on Monday.

The EU antitrust enforcer opened a full-scale investigation in December, warning that the deal could push up prices for the licensing of broadcasting rights for motorsports events hosted by both companies.