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MotoGPâ„¢ highlights join Channel 5 in the UK
New deal for 2017 sees the best of MotoGPâ„¢ free-to-air across the country
Dorna Sports is delighted to announce a new free-to-air home for highlights of the FIM MotoGPâ„¢ World Championship in the UK, as Channel 5 get ready to fire up new coverage for 2017. With the first Grand Prix just around the corner in Qatar, fans in the UK will now be able to watch the best of MotoGPâ„¢ every Monday following the race – with a prime-time slot assured.
The announcement comes as interest in the UK hits a new peak following Cal Crutchlow's stunning victories in 2016, when a Brit got back on the top step of the premier class podium for the first time since the legendary Barry Sheene in 1981. There is also the new Dorna-backed British Talent Team lining up John McPhee in the Moto3â„¢ category this year, as well as the debut of the British Talent Cup in 2018, meaning the timing could not be better for a new free-to-air home for MotoGPâ„¢ in the UK.
Mark Sharman, Channel 5, has declared: “We are thrilled to bring viewers the very best of MotoGP and add another headline act to our motor racing portfolio with the world's fastest motorcycle racing Championship. It will be a mind-blowing season – one for the books. Complementing our live coverage of Formula E and the World Rally Championship highlights, this further demonstrates our commitment to offer top class sport to our viewersâ€.
Manel Arroyo, Managing Director at Dorna Sports, commented: “With so much emphasis on British talent this year, we are delighted that highlights of every MotoGP round this coming season will be available for British audiences on Channel 5. Our British riders in every category are in top form so it should be an exciting season for our British fans. We are looking forward to getting the 2017 FIM MotoGP World Championship underway in a couple of weeks time in Qatarâ€.
Race coverage is by North One Television and Channel 5, showcasing the best action from the flag drop in Qatar to the season finale in Valencia from the moment the lights go out on another incredible season of MotoGP.
Photos courtesy of motogp.com
