Mumbai Eurosport has announced a new three-year agreement with MotoGP, until 2026 inclusive. In addition, Dorna also confirmed a new contract between MotoGP and the government of Uttar Pradesh reaffirming the Indian Grand Prix for the calendar from 2025.
Eurosport India and MotoGP said that they aim to elevate motorcycle racing in the country, and fans can look forward to more races, commentary, and in the upcoming seasons.
The agreement also affirms Eurosport India as the exclusive home of MotoGP in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives.
In a recent briefing, Arjun Nohwar, MD, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Carlos Ezpeleta, chief sporting officer Dorna Sports, the exclusive commercial rights holder of MotoGP, discussed the strategic importance of this partnership in boosting the motorsports culture in India.
Nohwar said, “Our collaboration with Dorna has brought thrilling MotoGP™ action closer to Indian audiences and captivated a new generation of motorsports fans. This success story highlights the effectiveness of our joint approach in delivering high-quality sports entertainment to a growing and passionate audience. MotoGP™ has a dedicated fan base in India, and we are committed to offering the best coverage and content.”
Ezpeleta said, “India is a key market and fanbase for MotoGP. There are millions of motorcycles on the roads, making it vital for the MotoGP manufacturers and many of our partners, and we have a strong established audience that also offers huge opportunities for exponential growth. We are excited to continue our partnership with Eurosport India and work together to maximise our potential in the world’s most populous country. Their dedication to delivering top-quality content and understanding of the Indian audience make them the ideal partner, and we are confident this extended partnership will further enhance the MotoGP™ experience for fans across India.”
To further expand the sport’s reach, Eurosport India has enlisted cricketer Shikhar Dhawan to broaden its audience beyond the motorcycling community. Eurosport India’s coverage of MotoGP, includes Moto2 and Moto3.
