With the 2023 MotoGP season kicking off this weekend with the Portuguese Grand Prix, fans in India and around the world are excited for another fantastic season in the premier championship. This season is even more special with the Indian Grand Prix also on the calendar, scheduled for September this year. If you’re planning to watch the upcoming MotoGP races from the comfort of your TV and mobile phone, the organizers have partnered with Viacom 18 to broadcast the championship.
Viacom18 has secured exclusive rights to live stream MotoGP, with fans able to watch the championship on the Sports18 TV channel on the JioCinema app. The tournament was previously broadcast live on Eurosport, part of the Discovery network. The network promises extensive live coverage of practice sessions on Friday and Saturday, qualifying and sprint sessions on Saturday and the race on Sunday.
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Is the JioCinema app for MotoGP free?
The JioCinema app is free to download and available on iOS and Android devices. The app is compatible with smartphone devices and smart TVs, which means that even if you don’t have a cable connection, you can still watch MotoGP on your TV.
Speaking about the association, Carmelo Ezpeleta – CEO Dorna said: “We have a lot of fans in India and we are delighted to be able to bring the sport to them. India is also an important market for the motorcycle industry, so, by extension, For MotoGP, India is the pinnacle of the two-wheeled world. We are delighted that Viacom’s presence in India will bring MotoGP to all corners of the country and allow more fans to watch this incredible race. exercise.”
Pushkar Nath Srivastava, COO of FairStreet Sports, promoter and broadcast rights licensee of the Indian race, said: “We believe Viacom18 is the ideal partner to showcase the exciting MotoGP sport in India. The extensive reach on the website, combined with their commitment to launching and promoting the sport, fits perfectly with our vision for MotoGP’s historic debut in the country. Increased accessibility will help inspire our young people and develop new A generation of talented riders to represent our country on the global stage.”
The 2023 MotoGP season will feature 11 teams and 22 riders vying for the title. Francesco Bagnaia of the Ducati team is the defending champion. Drivers such as Yamaha and Honda have a long way to go to win the championship. This season also introduces the concept of sprint races that will be held on Saturdays and will cover half the distance of the main race. The result of the sprint race will be another chance for the drivers to score key points, with the promise of more action coming into the race weekend.
First published date: March 24, 2023 at 18:18 PM CST
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