Eurosport loses MotoGP coverage
June 26th, 2008Dorna have announced that Eurosport will no longer carry the MotoGP events across Europe. According to MotoGP.com this action is part of a strategy of working with free-to-air broadcasters to bring the racing to the largest number of people possible. Given that there will now be a number of national deals to be done, it is also likely to have the effect of lining the pockets of Dorna with a few million extra Euros.
It is not yet clear what will happen to the much loved commentary team of Julian Ryder, Toby Moody and Randy Mamola, but it is clear from the reactions on forums around the net that they are the (English speaking) fan’s favourites, and so will likely find a new home. Personally, I hope the BBC takes them on. Toby, Julian, Randy - you could always come and help out at MotoGPBlog…The pay is not great but we work for the love of it!
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:11 am
I am an avid fan of the Eurosport coverage of Moto GP and Toby, Julian and Randy are an integral part of the enjoyment! I have already emailed the BBC and told them that there commentary team is totally inadequate and I have insisted that the change there team to the three amigo’s
Toby, Julian and Randy, if you end up reading this, a big thank you for the enjoyment you have given me and I’m sure thousands of race fans the world over…
I wish you luck in any new ventures and I sincerley hope to hear you all on the BBC next season!!
Best wishes Andy Brown.
July 23rd, 2008 at 6:08 pm
There’s a lot of people that agree with you Andy, me included. Here’s hoping they land the right gig next year.