The World Motorcycle Championship, with MotoGP as its crown jewel, returns to captivate fans in the United States and Canada as ten Spanish riders battle for podium glory. The 2017 record of ten Spaniards contending in the premier category resurfaces, but now the level of competition is higher than ever. The DAZN global sports streaming platform continues to lead the way, delivering comprehensive coverage of the two‑wheeled season once again.
Fans will enjoy 21 championship events, with all practice sessions, classifications, and races. Sundays feature the main GP action at 3:00 PM, while Saturdays showcase the sprint format at 4:00 PM. The revised race format comprises half the laps of the traditional Sunday event, keeping things fast and thrilling. DAZN offers a wide array of on‑demand content, including exclusive programs, reports, interviews, and documentaries. In total, the season promises 42 exhilarating races over nine months.
never seen
This season marks the widest MotoGP World Championship coverage to date on DAZN. The platform supports a full team presence at every grand prix and debuts a cutting‑edge virtual set. From this new stage, fans in North America can experience MotoGP like never before. In addition to standard broadcasts, the new setup enables advanced circuit analyses, augmented reality displays for motorcycles and other objects, and virtual windows for image analysis and connectivity. Every circuit turn becomes part of an immersive viewing experience.
The broadcast format maintains a strong lineup with Ernest Riveras at the helm from the revolutionary virtual set, joined by Juan Martinez and Richard Jove as analysts, and Charles Perez presenting. Izaskun Ruiz will continue reporting alongside Natacha Alphageme and Borja Gonzalez, delivering all the action, insights, and post‑race interviews from the tracks.
Pedrosa’s return
One of the season’s biggest signings is Dani Pedrosa, a rider with 31 MotoGP victories who joins the commentary team to provide a richer race perspective for fans in North America. Voices from the paddock include Jorge Lorenzo, Carlos Cheka, and Alex Criville. Pedrosa notes that Ducati riders are strong contenders to repeat wins, while acknowledging ongoing competition among brands. The question remains: where will Marc Márquez and Fabio Quartararo stand as the season unfolds? The action will reveal the answers, rather than speculation taking center stage.
Pedrosa will be a central figure throughout the year, racing a KTM at the Jerez Grand Prix. With DAZN coordinating a return to high‑level competition during that weekend, the network will expand its coverage to bring fans deeper context before, during, and after races. A day of lead‑up programming taps into fresh analysis, while post‑race offerings provide unseen footage and expert commentary. On the Thursday before each Grand Prix, Carles Pérez will host a new show with unprecedented connections on the DAZN channel, streaming via Twitch to reveal track secrets. On Mondays after the races, Bandera a Checkered returns with Natacha Alphageme and Daniel Martín, unpacking all the weekend’s unseen moments.