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Eurosport India to broadcast MotoGP races again
Mumbai, 22 February 2024: Eurosport India reacquired the broadcast rights for MotoGP in India and South Asia region and the premier Motorcycle World Championship conducted by promoters Dorna on behalf of world body FIM will be eagerly awaited sporting spectacle.
Eurosport India, from the house of Warner Bros., Discovery and the go-to destination for passionate sports fans, has been the home for motorsports in India. It has signed a three-year deal with Dorna, the commercial rights holder, to broadcast MotoGP.
Eurosport India broadcast the MotoGP races from 2020 to 2022, igniting widespread enthusiasm for the sport throughout India. Now, as MotoGP makes its way back to Eurosport for the 2024 season, fans can anticipate an exhilarating 21-race calendar kicking off with the QatarGP on March 8.
Eurosport India has obtained the broadcast rights for MotoGP in India, thanks to a new agreement with Dorna via Fairstreet Sports, the promoter of the Indian Grand Prix.
Anurag Singh Thakur, Honourable Union Minister, Ministry of Information and Broadcast and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said: “We are delighted to welcome Eurosport as the TV broadcast partner for MotoGP in India. This collaboration between Eurosport and MotoGP is not just about bringing the world’s premier motorcycle racing to our screens; it’s a testament to the growing appetite for international sports in the country. I am profoundly encouraged by the potential this partnership holds for elevating the sports broadcasting infrastructure and culture in our country. It will undoubtedly inspire more young athletes and enthusiasts to pursue their passion for motorsports, contributing significantly to our nation’s sporting legacy.”
Daniel Rossomondo, Chief Commercial Officer – Dorna Sports said: “Eurosport is a pre-eminent destination for sports fans as well as a hub of motorsport in India. We believe this makes Eurosport the perfect platform to showcase this thrilling sport to all our fans in India. I’m excited to see 2024 get in gear and I know that our riders can deliver an outstanding performance for everyone to enjoy.”
Arjun Nowhar, General Manager – South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery,said: “We are delighted to announce the return of MotoGP to our loyal fans across India. It brings us immense pleasure to see fans throughout the country enjoying all the races from the comfort of their homes, and we eagerly anticipate the second MotoGP Bharat race later this year.”
Pushkar Nath Srivastava, CEO, Fairstreet Sports said: “We are thrilled to join synergies with Eurosport for the broadcast of MotoGP Bharat. This partnership marks a significant step towards giving MotoGP fans in India and worldwide a thrilling experience via Eurosport’s extensive linear coverage of the sport and their commitment to deliver high quality viewing experience. We look forward to working together and expanding the reach of the sport to existing and new fans alike.”
Eurosport India has been a go to destination for all motorsport enthusiasts with their wide range of offerings which include NASCAR, Bennetts British Superbikes and more. Over the years, Eurosport have also broadcasted F2, WorldSBK, FIM-EWC, FIA-WEC, DTM, SpeedwayGP, W-Series.
About Warner Bros. Discovery – Eurosport India
Eurosport India, Warner Bros. Discovery’s premium sports brand, represents WBD’s portfolio of sports channels and platforms in the Indian market. It engages fans and broad audiences with sports from all across the globe. Eurosport India is the home to some of the most exclusive sports properties around the globe including Pro Wrestling, Tour de France, PGA Tour, Table Tennis, Tennis, Motorsport, Cricket and Football to name a few in the Indian market. All these sports can also be enjoyed by fans on their OTT platform discovery+ app.
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Eurosport India to telecast 2021 FIA Formula 2 in India
Mumbai, 21 May, 2021: Eurosport India, the go-to destination for passionate sports fans in India has acquired the broadcasting rights to the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship, the primary feeder series to Formula 1.
The FIA Formula 2 Championship will take place over eight action-packed weekends with two sprint races on the Saturday, preceding an hour-long feature race on the Sunday. The 2021 season started in Bahrain in March, ending in December in Abu Dhabi, and will visit iconic circuits such as Silverstone and Monza this year, as well as Monaco this weekend (21-22 May).
Indian driver Jehan Daruvala is competing in the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship for the Carlin team, and currently sits in third place in the driver standings after a strong start to the season with 28 points behind G Xhou (41) and L Lawson (30). Yuki Tsunoda and Mick Schumacher are some of its notable alumni who recently graduated to F1.
Eurosport across the globe has a rich heritage of broadcasting some of the best motorsports championships in the world including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, MotoGP, the NASCAR Cup Series, the Dakar Rally, FIM World Superbike Championship, Indycar and Formula E. The FIA FORMULA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP complements a list of motorsports properties on Eurosport India which includes MotoGP, NASCAR Cup Series, British Superbikes, FIM Moto Endurance (EWC) and WTCR.
Vijay Rajput, Senior Vice President – Affiliate Sales and Product Distribution, Asia – India Sales & Distribution at Discovery Inc. and Head of Eurosport India said, “Indians have been consuming motorsports like never before. It is undoubtedly a growing market and we are delighted to expand our rich library of varied sports content by acquiring the rights of the 2021 FIA F2 Championship. We have been constantly expanding our offerings to suit the wide-ranging interests of our users and hope the fans will have a thrilling time enjoying the sport first-hand.”
The Schedule is as follows:
Round 1 26-28 March BAHRAIN Sakhir Round 2 20-22 May MONACO Monte Carlo Round 3 04-06 June AZERBAIJAN Baku Round 4 16-18 July GREAT BRITAIN Silverstone Round 5 10-12 September ITALY Monza Round 6 24-26 September RUSSIA Sochi Round 7 03-05 December SAUDI ARABIA Jeddah Round 8 10-12 December UAE Yas Island Action from FIA Formula 2 – Monte Carlo, Monaco – Sprint Race 1 will be live on EUROSPORT and EUROSPORT HD from 03:15 pm IST) onwards on Friday, 21st May 2021. You can also watch the FIA Formula 2 Championship by streaming Eurosport channel feed on the discovery+ app.
About Eurosport India:
Eurosport India is the go-to destination for passionate sports fans in India. Unlocking the power of sport through world-class content from the world’s greatest sporting events, Eurosport India provides the Indian audience with an unrivalled premium sports offering. As the Home of the Olympic Games in Europe, Discovery is bringing Eurosport to discovery+, the real-life direct-to-consumer streaming service,starting in a range of international markets during 2021. Firmly established as the number one sport destination in Europe and the Home of Cycling, Grand Slam Tennis and Winter Sport, Eurosport channels – Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2 – reach 246 million cumulative subscribers across 75 countries in Europe,Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Eurosport Events specializes in the management and promotion of international sporting events.
