British Eurosport to continue MotoGP coverage?

Grim.

well mcn reckons it could be a on. really hope eurosport get to broadcast again with the same commentary team

From:http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/mcn/2009/february/16-22/feb1909-eurosport-to-continue-motogp-coverage/

British Eurosport has denied clinching a deal to continue showing coverage of the MotoGP world championship in 2009.

But MCN understands that a deal is close to being reached with MotoGP rights owners Dorna for coverage to continue on British Eurosport in 2009.

However, the deal is not expected to include live coverage of the MotoGP race. With the BBC having exclusive rights to show MotoGP in the UK, MCN understands as a result of that exclusivity, British Eurosport will show the MotoGP race delayed and not live.

Live coverage of the 125 and 250 races is expected to remain, as is British Eurosport’s heavy output of practice and qualifying from all three classes.

It is all part of a new deal struck by British Eurosport bosses and follows similar negotiations conducted by French Eurosport with Dorna.

But a British Eurosport spokeswoman told MCN: “At the moment there is nothing to add regarding MotoGP."

Dorna announced last June that it would end its long-standing collaboration with Eurosport.

The decision was part of Dorna’s new strategy of working with national network broadcasters around Europe, always focusing first and foremost on free-to-air coverage to bring MotoGP to wider audiences.

That deal effectively ended Eurosport’s international coverage, but in October Dorna cut a deal to continue coverage with the French arm of Eurosport.

Dorna’s decision to ditch MotoGP provoked a flood of complaints from fans in the UK, upset at the loss of favourite commentary team made up of Julian Ryder, Toby Moody and Randy Mamola.

maximus02

Looking good for Eurosport, except Motogp race will be delayed transmission, not live.......

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/mcn/2009/february/23-128/feb2409-eurosport-motogp-announcement/?R=EPI-106427

We should know this week. In the meantime we can start the season off by watching the Super Dupers this weekend.

Grim.

maximus02 wrote: »

Looking good for Eurosport, except Motogp race will be delayed transmission, not live.......

aye at least we will get the 125/250 races and practice sessions for all the classes live

maximus02

Looks like Motogp confirmed on Eurosport, all practice and qualifying live, 125 and 250 races live and delayed MotoGP.


http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/mcn/2009/february/23-128/feb2609-eurosport-motogp-coverage/?&R=EPI-106480

edit

According to Autosport.com, Toby Moody will remain as part of the commentary team. Hopefully Julian and Randy will also be conmfirmed.

Edwardius

Sweet. Think I'lll be watching the delayed coverage on eurosport rather than live on bbc. Parrish and cox are a pair of jokers.

Quint

Eurosport have the best commentary team ever!

StevenC

It looks like one of the best ever commentary teams has been broken up. Toby and Jules will be kept on but Randy Mamola has been given his P45. Is there anyone on this planet who thinks that Parrish and Cox can get anywhere near the level of interest generated by those three maestros. Randy could talk to anyone in the paddock because everyone respected him as a rider. Pity the same can't be said for the BBC boys, especially Cox. Lets hope Dorna realise what a huge mistake they have made and give Eurosport back the recognition it deserves. We'll miss you lads !!!