Dorna Sports have extended their long-standing partnership with Swiss watchmaker Tissot as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of MotoGP. The successful partnership, which began over 10 years ago, sees Tissot continue as the official timing partner of the FIM’s flagship motorcycle racing championship. Tissot, a company of the Swatch Group, the world’s largest producer and distributor of Swiss Watches, has been the Official Timekeeper of MotoGP since 2001 and has a considerable timekeeping heritage and experience dating back to the company’s origins in 1853. Today, alongside its partnership with MotoGP, Tissot is also the Official Timekeeper of the World Championships of Basketball (FIBA), Cycling (UCI), Ice Hockey (IIHF) and Fencing (FIE). The Swatch Group is also the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, through its brand Omega, and many other top level international sporting events, further demonstrating its leadership in the field of sports timekeeping. Commenting on the news, Francois Thiébaud, President of Tissot said, “At Tissot, we strive to produce top quality products for our clients all over the world. MotoGP is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing and, hence, is a perfect match for our brand. We look forward to our continued work together in the future.” Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports commented, “At Dorna Sports, we are extremely proud of MotoGP’s long and productive relationship with Tissot. Their long-standing involvement with the world’s premier motorcycling championship showcases their dedication to precision and innovation, whilst also allowing the sport, the athletes and the fans to benefit from their years of top level sports timekeeping expertise.” More, from a press release issued by Tissot: Tissot to continue as Official Timekeeper of MotoGP Dorna Sports is proud to announce that they have extended their long-standing partnership with Swiss watchmaker Tissot as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of MotoGP. The successful partnership, which began over 10 years ago, sees Tissot continue as the official timing partner of the FIM’s flagship motorcycle racing championship. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports commented, “At Dorna Sports, we are extremely proud to have extended MotoGP’s long and productive relationship with Tissot, the world’s largest producer of traditional Swiss watches and we look forward to continuing our excellent partnership in the coming years.” Commenting on the news, Francois Thiébaud, President of Tissot said, “At Tissot, we strive to produce top quality products for our clients all over the world. MotoGP is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing and, hence, is a perfect match for our brand. We look forward to our continued work together in the future.” For Tissot, “In touch with your time” is far more than an advertising claim. This phrase expresses the brand’s DNA; its proven dedication to being perfectly in tune with the technology and tastes of each era. Tissot has been growing and developing its tradition of innovation since 1853. From the early days to the present, in its home in Le Locle in the Swiss Jura mountains, Tissot has translated craftsmanship and precision into stylish timepieces now sold in more than 150 countries around the world. Special materials, advanced functionality and meticulous design detail join forces to create the luxury of accessibility. Tissot is a member of the Swatch Group, the world’s largest watch producer and distributor of Swiss Watches, as well as official timekeeper and partner of FIBA, AFL, CBA, MotoGP and the World Championships of cycling, fencing and ice hockey. With the latest innovations in its communication and product, Tissot presents impressive proof of its signature, “Innovators by tradition”.