"It’s happened to me so many times that I can now understand what someone like LeBron goes through. I admit I have aggregated LeBron. It wasn't called that, but I have absolutely been guilty of that."
The agreement, while expected -- perhaps not this early, but expected -- did still leave several questions that I'm not sure can be answered immediately.
It was reported in January of last year that ESPN was considering shopping the event to potential bidders. At that time, the reported asking price was $50 million.
As part of the deal, at least 16 races will air on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. The 2023 Formula 1 calendar currently has 24 races scheduled, leaving some to air exclusively on ESPN+.
"I was like, 'This is the greatest sandbox in the world.' If you're a creative person who likes running shows and businesses, this is the ultimate place to land. There's no one else that does what we do."