Fox Sports to continue MotoGP and WorldSBK coverage
The pay television operator has extended its current broadcast arrangements into 2017Fox Sports will continue to showcase the world’s premier motorcycle road racing championships, MotoGP and the WorldSBK, in 2017.
All MotoGP category races, including practice and qualifying sessions, will continue to be broadcast live and in high definition on Fox Sports in 2017 and 2018, with no ad-breaks from lights out to the chequered flag. This coverage will be exclusive to Fox Sports for all Grand Prix races outside Australia ie every round except Phillip Island.
As for WorldSBK and WorldSSP, Fox Sports' coverage has been locked in for another three seasons (2017-19) with live and ad-break free racing including the WorldSBK Superpole qualifying shootout.
Fox Sports CEO, Patrick Delany. said: “We have seen plenty of great racing across this year’s MotoGP and World Superbikes, with the highlight being Aussie star Jack Miller claiming his maiden MotoGP race win.
“Today’s announcement is fantastic news for motorsport fans who will continue to enjoy the most comprehensive coverage of both Championships on Australian TV.
“Add to this line-up, live coverage of every Supercars and Formula 1 race and there has never been a better time to be a motorsport fan.”
Foxtel sports subscribers will also be able to watch all the live racing whether at home or on the move via Foxtel Go.
Meanwhile, free-to-air station Channel 10 will continue to televise the MotoGP races only.
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