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Liberty Media Names Dob Bennett Chairman as John Malone Sets Jan. 1, 2026 Exit

The founder retains near‑majority voting control, signaling continuity for Formula 1 and MotoGP operations.

Overview

  • John Malone will step down as Liberty Media chairman on January 1, 2026 and move into an emeritus advisory role.
  • Dob Bennett, a co‑founder and longtime director, will become chairman and help lead a three‑person executive group with CEO Derek Chang and former F1 chief Chase Carey.
  • Liberty said its board will shift to eight directors, including five independent members, as part of the year‑end governance changes.
  • Malone remains a major shareholder with roughly 49.5% of the Formula 1 group’s voting rights, preserving significant influence over the business.
  • The company indicated no disruption is expected to day‑to‑day management of Formula 1 and newly acquired MotoGP under existing leadership.