British Eurosport to screen MotoGP
Eurosport - Fri, 27 Feb 13:18:00 2009
British Eurosport will continue to screen MotoGP in 2009 after striking a deal with rights-holder Dorna and the BBC.
The new arrangement will see British Eurosport provide the following coverage of motorcycling's premier series:
- Full live coverage of all practice and qualifying sessions for 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP classes and live coverage of all 125cc and 250cc races.
- MotoGP races broadcast in full, delayed by one hour from the start of the race.
- Commentary from Toby Moody and Julian Ryder, although Randy Mamola will no longer be part of the team.
- Video On Demand footage of its MotoGP coverage for a seven-day period following each GP: this content is available online via the Eurosport Player. Click the link below the photo for more information.
British Eurosport worked hard in the off-season to try and ensure the popular series was back on screens for the first race of 2009 and is delighted to have secured a sub-licensing deal from the BBC and Dorna.
The return of MotoGP for 2009 completes British Eurosport's grand slam of motorcycle racing rights. MotoGP joins live coverage for every round of the 2009 World Superbike Championship and the British Superbike Championship.
Dave Kerr, Director of British Eurosport said: "It's really the best news possible that we'll have this fantastic series back on British Eurosport after all and we owe a massive thanks to all the fans who championed our coverage.
"Toby and Julian are back and I hope many of those fans will return to enjoy our presentation. MotoGP will remain a massive priority in our schedules and our viewers will still be able to see every minute of every race weekend on British Eurosport."
The 2009 MotoGP season begins on April 12 in Qatar.
British Eurosport is available on Sky channel 410 and Virgin Media channel 521, and on the Eurosport Player. Click the link below the photo for more information.