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Risks Relating to the Formula One Group

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There could be a decline in the popularity of Formula 1 or MotoGP, which may have a material adverse effect on Formula 1’s or Dorna Sports, S.L.’s (“MotoGP”) ability to exploit its commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship (the “F1 Championship”) or the FIM Grand Prix World Championship (the “MotoGP Championship”), respectively.

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The success of Formula 1 and MotoGP’s businesses and their ability to profitably renew or enter into beneficial new commercial arrangements, including race promotion, media rights and sponsorship contracts, is largely dependent upon the continued popularity of the F1 Championship and the MotoGP Championship, respectively. Similarly, the sponsorship and other revenue generation of the teams that compete in the F1 Championship (the “Formula 1 Teams”) and teams that compete in the MotoGP Championship (the “MotoGP Teams” and, together with the Formula 1 Teams, the “Teams”) are dependent on such continued popularity and, if such revenue decreased, it may impact their ability or willingness to continue participating in the F1 Championship or MotoGP Championship, respectively. The popularity of Formula 1 and MotoGP globally and in particular countries and regions may be influenced by competition from any rival championship and other forms of motor sport or similar entertainment that challenge Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective positions and reputation as the pinnacle of their respective world motor sports, the continued participation of the leading Teams, the perceived entertainment value of the F1 Championship and the MotoGP Championship, changes in societal views on automobiles and motorcycles more generally and an unfavorable economic climate that may discourage fans from attending Formula 1 events (“Formula 1 Events”) and/or MotoGP events (“MotoGP Events” and, together with Formula 1 Events, “Events”) or make it more difficult to expand into new markets, all of which could change rapidly and cannot be predicted. See “-Rival motor sport events could be established involving existing Teams or different teams, or existing Teams may divert their resources to participate in another motor sport event, which could lead to fewer Teams and race circuits being involved in Formula 1 or MotoGP, or a Team’s primary engagement in motor sport being in another motor sport event, either of which could diminish the competitive position of Formula 1 and/or MotoGP.” Formula 1 and MotoGP also face stiff competition from other live sporting events, and with sporting events delivered over television networks, radio, the Internet and online services, mobile applications and other alternative sources, as well as from the availability of alternative forms of entertainment and leisure activities. Formula 1 and MotoGP each compete for attendance, viewership and advertising with a wide range of alternatives. As a result of the large number of options available, Formula 1 and MotoGP face strong competition for the attention of sports fans.

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Further, a scandal that undermines the credibility of either sport, such as a race fixing scandal or accident could also adversely affect the popularity of Formula 1 or MotoGP. In particular regions, the popularity of the F1 Championship and the MotoGP Championship varies depending upon the participation and performance of drivers/riders and Teams from that region. There is no assurance that Formula 1 or MotoGP will be able to compete effectively with other forms of sports or entertainment or that either the F1 Championship or the MotoGP Championship will maintain its popularity either globally or in any particular country or region. Any decrease in the continued popularity of the F1 Championship or the MotoGP Championship may affect Formula 1’s or MotoGP’s ability to enter into or renew race promotion, media rights, advertising, sponsorship or other commercial agreements, which may materially and adversely affect Formula 1 or MotoGP’s

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respective businesses, financial conditions, results of operations and prospects, and in turn materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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Termination of the 100-Year Agreements could cause Formula 1 to discontinue its operations.

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Under the 100-Year Agreements, entered into by Formula 1 and theFédération Internationale de l’Automobile(the “FIA”) in 2001, Formula 1 was granted an exclusive license with respect to all of the commercial rights to the F1 Championship, including its trademarks. This license, which took effect on January 1, 2011 and will expire on December 31, 2110, maintains Formula 1’s exclusive commercial rights to the F1 Championship which Formula 1 held under previous agreements with the FIA, among other things. The license under the 100-Year Agreements is critical to the ongoing operation of Formula 1’s business. Formula 1’s rights under these agreements can be terminated by the FIA if Formula 1 materially breaches the relevant agreements (with certain of such breaches subject to certain cure rights), undergoes an unpermitted change of control, interferes with certain of the FIA’s rights under the 100-Year Agreements or experiences certain insolvency events. If Formula 1’s license under the 100-Year Agreements was terminated in accordance with its terms or the FIA or another person successfully challenged the validity of that license (or the 100-Year Agreements as a whole), it could cause Formula 1 to discontinue its operations, lead to the termination of substantially all of Formula 1’s commercial contracts, prevent Formula 1 from exploiting the commercial rights to the F1 Championship and require Formula 1 to discontinue use of the F1 Championship trademarks and other intellectual property rights, which would materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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Termination of the FIM Agreement could cause MotoGP to discontinue its operations.

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Under an agreement (the “FIM Agreement”) between MotoGP and theFédération Internationale de Motocyclisme(the “FIM”), MotoGP was granted the exclusive right to commercially manage, promote and organize the MotoGP Championship, and all of the FIM’s rights with respect to certain intellectual property related thereto. The FIM Agreement, which will expire on December 31, 2060, sets forth MotoGP’s exclusive commercial rights to the MotoGP Championship. The rights granted under the FIM Agreements are critical to the ongoing operation of MotoGP’s business. MotoGP’s rights under the FIM Agreement can be terminated by the FIM if MotoGP materially breaches the relevant agreements (with certain of such breaches subject to certain cure rights) or undergoes an unpermitted change of control. If the FIM Agreement were terminated in accordance with its terms or the FIM or another person successfully challenged the validity of the rights granted thereunder (or the FIM Agreement as a whole), it could cause MotoGP to discontinue its operations, lead to the termination of substantially all of MotoGP’s commercial contracts, prevent MotoGP from exploiting the commercial rights to the MotoGP Championship and require MotoGP to discontinue use of the MotoGP logo and other intellectual property rights, which would materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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Formula 1 Teams may, in certain circumstances, terminate their existing commitment to participate in the F1 Championship or breach their obligations and withdraw.

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Formula 1’s ability to effectively stage the F1 Championship depends on the ongoing involvement of its participants. Pursuant to the 2021 Concorde Agreement, each of the current ten Formula 1 Teams have committed to participate in the F1 Championship until December 31, 2025, subject to earlier termination upon the occurrence of certain events. In March 2025, Formula 1 and the ten Formula 1 Teams, as well as the Cadillac F1 Team, which will enter the F1 Championship as the 11th Formula 1 Team in the 2026 season, entered into the 2026 Concorde Commercial Agreement, which addresses certain commercial arrangements between Formula 1 and the Formula 1 Teams for the F1 Championship seasons covering the period 2026 to 2030, and expires on December 31, 2030. Additionally, Formula 1 is in discussions with the FIA and the Formula 1 Teams to enter into a 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement for the same period. Formula 1 cannot provide assurance that the FIA and Formula 1 Teams will enter into the 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement on terms acceptable to Formula 1 or at all, that any of the Formula 1 Teams will commit to participate in the F1 Championship beyond 2030 on terms acceptable to Formula 1 or at all, or that the FIA will enter into a subsequent Concorde Governance Agreement beyond 2030 on terms acceptable to Formula 1 or at all. If any of the Formula 1 Teams cease to participate in the F1 Championship, Formula 1 may attempt to encourage new entrants to the F1 Championship; however, there is no assurance Formula 1 will be successful in attracting new entrants. If such departing Formula 1 Teams were not replaced, it would result in fewer competitors in the F1 Championship as compared to recent seasons, which may impact the perceived entertainment value of the Formula 1 Events.

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Even if a Formula 1 Team has committed to participate in the F1 Championship it may be able to exercise termination rights under the 2026 Concorde Commercial Agreement in certain circumstances and withdraw. For additional information regarding the 2021 Concorde Commercial Agreement, see “Item 1. Business-Formula 1-Key Commercial Agreements-Key Provisions” in the 2024 Form 10-K.

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A lesser number of Formula 1 Teams may reduce the popularity of Formula 1, which may affect its ability to enter into or renew race promotion, media rights, advertising, sponsorship or other commercial agreements, which may materially and adversely affect Formula 1’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, and in turn may materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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Termination of the IRTA Agreements could cause MotoGP to discontinue its operations, and a reduction in the number of MotoGP Teams could reduce the appeal of the MotoGP Championship.

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MotoGP’s ability to effectively stage the MotoGP Championship currently depends on the ongoing involvement of its participants. Pursuant to the principal agreement with IRTA SA (“IRTA”), dated January 25, 2021 (the “Principal IRTA Agreement”, collectively with other agreements between MotoGP and IRTA, the “IRTA Agreements”), IRTA, representing all of the MotoGP Teams, agreed to provide MotoGP with services through the end of the 2026 season, subject to earlier termination upon the occurrence of certain events. MotoGP cannot provide assurance that IRTA or any of the MotoGP Teams will commit to participate in the MotoGP Championship beyond the 2026 season, or that IRTA will enter into a subsequent agreement beyond 2026. In addition, any negotiation for an extension to the terms of the Principal IRTA Agreement or the other IRTA Agreements could result in less favorable terms to MotoGP.

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Pursuant to the Principal IRTA Agreement, IRTA is responsible for contracting with the MotoGP Teams and each MotoGP Team’s respective riders on an annual basis. Failure on the part of IRTA to satisfy such obligations may reduce the popularity of MotoGP, affecting MotoGP’s ability to enter into or renew race promotion, media rights, advertising, sponsorship or other commercial agreements, which may materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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A lesser number of teams may reduce the popularity of MotoGP, which may affect its ability to enter into or renew race promotion, media rights, advertising, sponsorship or other commercial agreements, which may materially and adversely affect MotoGP’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, and in turn may materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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The FIA may take actions that are not in Formula 1’s interest.

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The FIA is the governing body of the F1 Championship and a party to the 100-Year Agreements, the 2013 Concorde Implementation Agreement and the 2021 Concorde Governance Agreement. In its capacity as the governing body of the F1 Championship, the FIA must place safety and other sporting concerns over Formula 1’s commercial interests. As a result, the FIA may take actions with respect to safety and sporting standards and regulations that conflict with Formula 1’s interests as the commercial rights holder, including by increasing the cost to F1 Teams of participating in the F1 Championship, diminishing the visual and sonic spectacle of applicable Events, imposing fines on or excluding applicable F1 Teams, cancelling or delaying an applicable Event, withholding approval for the staging of an applicable Event, a new circuit or Formula 1’s proposed season calendar or establishing regulations without the support of the F1 Teams. As a party to the 100-Year Agreements and the 2021 Concorde Governance Agreement,** **the FIA has certain rights, and the exercise or purported exercise of the FIA’s rights thereunder may conflict with Formula 1’s interests. Any actions taken by the FIA that conflict with Formula 1’s interests may materially and adversely impact Formula 1’s operations and revenue, and in turn may materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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The FIM may take actions that are not in MotoGP’s interest.

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The FIM is the governing body of the MotoGP Championship. In its capacity as the governing body of the MotoGP Championship. The FIM and MotoGP must mutually agree on changes to the MotoGP Championship. As a result, the FIM may not agree to take actions with respect to the MotoGP Championship that MotoGP, as the commercial rights holder of the MotoGP Championship, feels are in the interest of the commercial aspects of the sport, such as changes to regulations

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to enhance the appeal of the MotoGP Championship to fans. The FIM could also take actions, such as withholding approval for the homologation of a circuit or approval of MotoGP’s proposed season calendar. Failure to consent to proposed changes to the MotoGP Championship, other actions by the FIM, may conflict with MotoGP’s interests and may materially and adversely impact MotoGP’s operations and revenue, and in turn may materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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Formula 1 and MotoGP may be subject to enforcement actions under competition laws.

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As further described in “Item 1.Business-Regulatory Matters” in the 2024 Form 10-K, following an investigation by the European Commission (the “EC”) in 1999 in relation to Formula 1’s compliance with competition laws, Formula 1 modified certain of its business practices and changed the terms of a number of Formula 1’s commercial contracts. Following these modifications and changes, the EC issued two comfort letters to Formula 1 in October 2001 stating that Formula 1 was no longer under investigation. Comfort letters are not binding on the EC and if it believes there has been a material change in circumstances, it could take further enforcement action. The EC issued a press release in October 2003 stating that it was satisfied that Formula 1 had complied with the modified practices and terms that had led to its issuing its comfort letters and that it had ended its monitoring of Formula 1’s compliance. In adopting practices and concluding commercial contracts (including as to contracts with broadcasters (and the manner in which these rights are offered), contracts with Formula 1 Teams and contracts with promoters), Formula 1 takes into account the modified practices that formed the basis of the EC’s comfort letters.

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Formula 1 and MotoGP are also required to comply with general European Union (“E.U.”) and national competition laws, which require Formula 1 and MotoGP at all times to ensure their business practices and agreements are consistent with the operation of competitive markets. Failure to comply with the relevant laws and rules can give rise to challenges by the EC, national competition regulators and other interested parties. In addition, those laws and rules could cause certain of Formula 1 or MotoGP’s commercial contracts to be unenforceable in whole or in part and/or require various terms (including duration, scope and exclusivity) to be modified, and/or Formula 1 or MotoGP could be liable for damages or other sanctions. In August 2024, we received a notification from the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division that an investigation has been opened with respect to Formula 1’s conduct concerning the application by Andretti Formula Racing to enter the F1 Championship. Although we are fully cooperating with the investigation, there can be no assurance of the outcome.** **

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Formula 1 and MotoGP have each separately sought to adopt practices and conclude commercial contracts that take into account competition law as it applies to the specific nature of Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective sporting and entertainment businesses, Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective roles within those businesses and the roles of the counterparties to Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective commercial contracts. However, given the uncertainty of the law in this area, and the possibility of third parties instigating action, there is a risk of EC investigations, challenges or proceedings against Formula 1 or MotoGP. For example, two Formula 1 Teams made a complaint against Formula 1 to the EC in September 2015 regarding the distribution of the Prize Fund and current sporting governance arrangements. Formula 1 disputed the complaint as being without merit and believed it was a commercial dispute and not one that involved any breach of competition law. Although this particular complaint was withdrawn by the two Formula 1 Teams in early 2018, for the reasons set out above, no assurance can be given that there will not be future EC investigations, challenges or proceedings regarding unasserted matters involving Formula 1 or MotoGP.

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Any of the foregoing could materially and adversely affect Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, which in turn could materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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Formula 1 or MotoGP may be unable to renew, replace or renegotiate on favorable terms one or more of Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective race promotion, media rights or sponsorship contracts.

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Formula 1’s race promotion, media rights and sponsorship contracts typically have terms of three to seven years, three to five years and three to five years, respectively, but may on occasion be of longer duration. MotoGP’s race promotion, media rights and sponsorship agreements typically have terms of three to seven years, one to five years and one to five years, respectively.** **When these contracts expire, Formula 1 or MotoGP may not be able to renew or replace them with contracts on similar terms or at all. Further, counterparties to Formula 1 or MotoGP contracts may seek to terminate or

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renegotiate them, and Formula 1 or MotoGP may not be able to replace terminated contracts with contracts on similar terms, or at all, or renegotiate contracts on terms that are as favorable to Formula 1 or MotoGP, respectively. Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective abilities to renew, replace or renegotiate its contracts on similar terms, or at all, is dependent on a number of factors that Formula 1 and/or MotoGP may not be able to control or predict, including the popularity of Formula 1 and MotoGP, the value of live sports rights generally, relevant regulations, economic conditions in the relevant countries and the spending capacity and priorities of Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective counterparties. Additionally, many of Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective race promotion and media rights contracts are directly or indirectly with, or guaranteed by, governmental bodies or agencies and a change in their spending capacity or priorities could impact Formula 1’s or MotoGP’s negotiations with them. A failure to renew, replace or renegotiate Formula 1’s or MotoGP’s existing contracts on similar or improved terms could result in, among other things, the cancellation of an Event, the payments received by Formula 1 or MotoGP decreasing, the term of the contracts being shortened, termination rights being granted to Formula 1’s or MotoGP’s counterparties and other contractual terms and conditions being introduced that could materially and adversely affect Formula 1’s or MotoGP’s respective business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, and in turn could materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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Future payments under Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective core commercial contracts, including Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective race promotion, media rights and sponsorship contracts are typically made periodically over the course of several years. Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective abilities to generate cash flow is heavily dependent on collecting amounts owed to them under these contracts. A change in the credit quality of one or more of Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective counterparties over the term of their contract with Formula 1 or MotoGP may increase the risk of non-payment. Certain of Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective counterparties are directly or indirectly governments or agencies thereof, some of which have previously experienced a deterioration in their credit quality. Formula 1 and MotoGP may also generally experience difficulties or be unable to recover payments owed to it by governments or agencies thereof because of their sovereign or semi-sovereign status. Additionally, an appreciation of the U.S. dollar (in the case of Formula 1) or the U.S dollar and/or Euro (in the case of MotoGP) against the functional currencies of Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective counterparties increases the risk of non-payment. See “-Fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar and/or the Euro against the functional currencies of Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective businesses and Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective counterparties’ businesses could adversely affect Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective profitability and the Formula One Group.” The failure of one or more of Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective counterparties to pay outstanding amounts owed to it could materially and adversely affect Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective cash flows and results of operation, and in turn could materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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Potential challenges by tax authorities in the jurisdictions in which Formula 1 and MotoGP operate could materially and adversely affect Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective financial results and position and in turn, the Formula One Group.

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Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective taxes are based upon the applicable tax laws and tax rates in effect in the jurisdictions in which they operate and upon the nature of Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective business arrangements and activities with and in such jurisdictions. When computing their tax obligations in these jurisdictions, Formula 1 and MotoGP each endeavor to apply national and international tax rules consistently and in accordance with generally accepted interpretations and practice. However, such rules, and their application to Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective businesses, may not be entirely clear in all cases and may be interpreted differently by the applicable tax authorities. There can be no assurance that, upon review of Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective positions, the applicable tax authorities will agree with such positions. If a tax authority successfully challenges Formula 1 or MotoGP’s respective positions with respect to their business arrangements, intercompany pricing policies, or the taxable presence of subsidiaries in certain jurisdictions, or if Formula 1 or MotoGP lose a material tax dispute in any jurisdiction, then Formula 1 or MotoGP may be exposed to additional tax liabilities and penalties, which may materially and adversely affect their respective financial condition, results of operations and prospects, and in turn may materially and adversely affect the Formula One Group.

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Changes in tax laws could adversely affect Formula 1, MotoGP and the Formula One Group.

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Formula 1 and MotoGP operate in various jurisdictions and are subject to changes in applicable tax laws, treaties or regulations in those jurisdictions. A material change in the tax laws, treaties or regulations, or their interpretation, of any jurisdiction with which Formula 1 or MotoGP do business, or in which Formula 1 or MotoGP has significant operations, could adversely affect Formula 1 or MotoGP.

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For example, during October 2021, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (the “OECD”) announced that 136 countries and tax jurisdictions had agreed to implement a new “Two Pillar” approach to international taxation. Numerous countries have now enacted, or are in the process of enacting, new legislation consistent with this approach, which took effect for the first time in 2024. More countries have committed to introduce similar legislation, at different times and in different ways, through their individual agreement to tax treaty changes and through changes to their own domestic tax laws.

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The following risk factors are hereby replaced in their entirety as set forth below.

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Fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against the functional currencies of Formula 1’s business and Formula 1’s counterparties’ business could adversely affect Formula 1’s profitability and the Formula One Group.

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Weak and uncertain economic conditions may reduce consumer demand for products, services and events offered by our businesses attributed to each of our groups.

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A weak or uncertain economy in the U.S. or, in the case of the Formula One Group, globally, could adversely affect demand for our products, services and events. Economic tensions and changes in international trade policies, including, for example, the recent widespread tariffs announced by the U.S. on its major trading partners, higher tariffs on imported goods and materials, actions taken in response (such as retaliatory tariffs or other trade protectionist measures or the renegotiation of free trade agreements), have increased inflationary cost pressures and recessionary fears. A substantial portion of our revenue is derived from discretionary spending by individuals, which typically falls during times of economic recession or instability. A reduction in discretionary spending could adversely affect revenue through reduced live-entertainment and sporting event expenditures. Accordingly, the ability of our businesses attributed to each of our groups to increase or maintain revenue and earnings could be adversely affected to the extent that relevant economic environments remain weak or decline further. In addition, inflation, which has significantly risen, may increase operational costs, including labor costs, and elevated interest rates or further increases in interest rates in response to concerns about inflation may have the effect of further increasing economic uncertainty and heightening these risks. We currently are unable to predict the extent of any of these potential adverse effects.

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Formula 1 and MotoGP are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to Formula 1 and MotoGP’s respective key commercial contracts.