PARIS: Formula One’s governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), said Thursday it had approved Liberty Media’s $8 billion takeover of the sport.

“The World Motor Sport Council has unanimously approved the change of control of Delta Topco Limited (the holding company of the Formula One Group and rights holder) from CVC Capital Partners in favour of Liberty Media Corporation,” a statement read following an extraordinary meeting in Geneva.

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