MotoGP has officially announced that it has signed a new multi-year agreement with TNT Sports to remain the home of coverage in the UK and Ireland.
TNT Sports will continue broadcasting every Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP session on race weekends.
These sessions will also be available on Discovery+, including MotoE, World Women’s Circuit Racing, and other motorbike competitions in the junior talent ranks.
This deal includes viewers from the UK and Ireland watching all MotoGP Sprint races on the free-to-air television channel Quest and two Grand Prix Sunday races, including the British Grand Prix in May.
“We’re very happy to announce that fans in the UK and Ireland can continue enjoying MotoGP on TNT Sports,” said Alex Arroyo, head of media rights at MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports.
“Since TNT first became home of MotoGP, they have provided top quality coverage of the sport for audiences in a key market.
“We’re excited that the next years of our agreement will also expand into free-to-air Sprints – an incredible addition to the championship, and one we know new fans will love even more.
“We look forward to working together to grow the sport even further across the UK and Ireland.”
Scott Young, Group SVP, Content, Production and Business Operations, WBD Sports Europe: “We’re delighted to extend our agreement with MotoGP, giving us the opportunity to continue telling the extraordinary stories that make MotoGP the incredible series it is.
“Our TNT Sports’ on-air presentation team remain unrivalled led by Suzi Perry, one of the finest broadcasters in British sport.
“Fans of MotoGP are incredibly passionate about their sport and, in partnership with MotoGP rights holder Dorna, we will elevate all categories within the Championship. This long-term agreement provides our team time to implement innovative ideas to take fans closer to the heart of the sport and their heroes.
“Our longer-term objective is to support local riders from the UK to achieve their goals to reach the premier class. Ultimately, in partnership with MotoGP, our ambition is to unlock the power of one of the most thrilling sports in the world.”
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