Imagine Formula 1 and MotoGP sharing the same race weekend. According to Guenther Steiner, that motorsport dream could become reality within the next five years. The former Haas F1 team principal and current KTM Tech3 MotoGP team owner believes a joint F1 and MotoGP weekend could create a unique spectacle, with Liberty Media's recent acquisition of MotoGP making the idea more plausible.
Key Insights from Steiner
- Guenther Steiner believes a joint F1 and MotoGP race weekend could happen within five years.
- Silverstone is one of his preferred venues for a potential one-off event.
- Liberty Media's ownership of both series significantly strengthens the possibility.
- Logistical challenges remain, but a special crossover event could still become a realistic goal.
Steiner's Vision: Unlocking Motorsport's Ultimate Crossover
The possibility of a combined Formula 1 and MotoGP event has caught the attention of motorsport fans, with Steiner adding weight to the idea. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, he acknowledged that only a limited number of circuits could handle the logistical demands of hosting both championships, but highlighted Silverstone as a strong candidate for a spectacular one-off celebration of speed.
"It would be cool as a one-off, just for a special event," Steiner said, recognising the difficulty of bringing two separate world championships together on the same weekend. The concept would not involve merging their seasons, but creating a single, memorable event featuring both F1 and MotoGP.
Where Could This Epic Showdown Unfold?
While Steiner specifically pointed to Silverstone, several other circuits are already equipped to host both F1 and MotoGP. These dual-purpose venues have the infrastructure and safety standards needed for both four-wheeled and two-wheeled racing.
Potential venues include:
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (Spain)
- Red Bull Ring (Austria)
- Circuit of The Americas (COTA) (United States)
- Losail International Circuit (Qatar)
- Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia)
Any of these venues could provide the setting for what would be a major event in motorsport.
The Liberty Media Effect: A New Era for Motorsport Synergy
The F1-MotoGP crossover discussion gained momentum following Liberty Media's acquisition of MotoGP's parent company, Dorna Sports. Having already transformed Formula 1 into a global entertainment powerhouse, Liberty Media now controls both series, creating opportunities for greater collaboration between the world's leading car and motorcycle championships.
Steiner sees this shared ownership as a key factor. While an immediate collaboration would face significant scheduling and operational challenges, he believes a five-year timeframe makes a joint event genuinely plausible. Such a crossover could expand both series' audiences, attract new fans and deliver a unique experience for existing motorsport followers.
For now, the idea remains a bold vision rather than a confirmed event. But with F1 and MotoGP under the same ownership, Steiner's five-year prediction offers an intriguing glimpse at what the future of motorsport could look like.
