WorldSBK and MotoGP™ Renew Broadcast Contracts in Australia
Incredible WorldSBK and MotoGP™ coverage to continue down under until 2018
Dorna Sports is delighted to announce the details of WorldSBK and MotoGP™ coverage on Australian television for the next two years, following contract renewals with Fox Sports and Network Ten. The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will continue to be available to fans down under on Fox Sports live, with the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship to be shown on both Fox Sports and Network Ten.
World Superbikes will remain on Fox Sports in 2017 and 2018. WorldSBK and WorldSSP races will continue being shown live and ad-break free across the country, as will the WorldSBK Tissot-Superpole qualifying shootout. Fox Sports will also promote both WorldSBK and MotoGP™ on their website and through social media channels, providing fans with a full and in-depth repertoire of reportage on the world’s premier motorcycle racing Championships.
On Fox Sports, MotoGP™ fans will enjoy a further two seasons of unrivalled coverage, with live, ad-break free and HD broadcasts of every race, qualifying and practice session of the Championship – including use of the MotoGP™ multi-screen service to get even closer to the action, from every angle on every lap. Fans will also be able to watch every Moto2™ and Moto3™ session as part of Fox Sports’ complete coverage.
While on Network Ten’s Channel ONE, every MotoGP™ race of the 18 round season will continue to be shown live and free-to-air – as well as streamed online – including additional further live coverage of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island. Pre- and post-race programming on the channel will also continue to give MotoGP™ fans expert analysis and reporting on what is sure to be another stunning year in MotoGP™ after a record-breaking 2016 – before and after every race.
Both ONE and Fox Sports will also provide localized content especially tailored to an Australian audience – with particular focus on Jack Miller as the Queenslander makes waves in MotoGP™ and pens his name on the illustrious list of premier class race winners.
FOX SPORTS CEO, Patrick Delany: “This year’s World Superbike and MotoGP Championships have delivered plenty of the thrills, spills and heart-stopping action we have come to expect from the world’s premier two-wheel racing categories. Today’s announcement means fans will be able to continue to watch every event from both championships – all around the world – with live, HD and ad-break free racing on FOX SPORTS.
Network Ten Sport Manager, Adam Cush: “We are delighted to extend our broadcast deal with Dorna Sports to ensure that Australian motorsport fans can watch all MotoGP races live and free. This deal further demonstrates Network Ten’s commitment to premium motorsport. Network Ten has a long history of broadcasting MotoGP and we are pleased that their expert commentary and presenter team will continue to bring this high-profile World Championship to all the Australian fans.”
Manel Arroyo, Dorna Sports Managing Director, Media & TV Area: “We’re thrilled that World Superbikes and MotoGP™ will remain with Fox Sports in Australia, and that Network Ten are onboard with MotoGP™ once again. It is fantastic news for Australian fans of motorcycle racing to see such incredible coverage of both Championships for two more seasons. With a new Australian race winner on the MotoGP™ grid and the future of both WorldSBK and MotoGP™ at Phillip Island confirmed, these renewals are the perfect final piece in the puzzle as passion for motorcycle racing continues to reach new heights in Australia.”