MotoGP on Pay-TV is here to stay, assures Carmelo Ezpeleta

With Liberty Media acquiring MotoGP, questions arise about the future – such as the aspect of television rights and the broadcasting model. According to Dorna’s CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, pay-TV is here to stay, and it is inconceivable to return to free-to-air television at present.

Asked if at least the Sprint races could be broadcast for free, Ezpeleta said it is a matter to be discussed, without imposing obligations:

t will be discussed, but I don’t like to force anyone. It’s better to come to agreements, but it also depends on different markets. Free-to-air television can be a very good option to then subscribe to pay-TV, but you have to find a balance.

Ezpeleta also assured that joint negotiations for the television rights of MotoGP and F1 nor a streaming service will happen: ‘There won’t be for the moment [a joint streaming service]: it’s like going to the bar, if you have a beer and a coffee you pay for both [laughs]. However, the television rights for F1 and MotoGP will not be sold together’. Motorcycle Sports