Motorsport.tv has joined Freesat’s line-up of channels, bringing the subscription-free platform’s viewers a mix of live racing and automotive content, and marking the channel’s first foray into subscription-free television in the UK.
Motorsport.tv offers the best in motoring entertainment, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With shows ranging from live coverage of the 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship, to daily highlights of the FIA World Rally Championship, or all the behind-the-scenes news from the motorsport world in The Flying Lap, Motorsport.tv’s quality programming will keep any motoring enthusiast’s attention at maximum RPM.
Viewers will also get to enjoy the latest Motorsport.tv series, the 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Great History, which contains more than 70 official films and looks back through the archives of the world famous French enduro classic.
Commenting on the launch, Alistair Thom, Managing Director of Freesat, said: “Motorsport.tv is a very welcome addition to Freesat’s roster, providing 24/7 motoring action to our viewers while bolstering our sports offering.
“With an impressive depth and breadth of programming, Motorsport.tv’s arrival represents Freesat’s continued commitment to offering high-quality subscription-free TV.”
Kevin Annison, President of Motorsport.tv: “IndustryARC, a market research company says the global motorsport industry is expected to exceed $25 billion in annual turnover by the end of 2018.
“Motorsport.tv is the premier television broadcaster dedicated to motorsport.
“Our launch on Freesat is an important step in our continued development in the UK market reaching all viewers across every screen, providing compelling content for motorsport fans and enthusiasts.”
Roberto Perez, VP of Distribution of Motorsport.tv: “Motorsport.tv‘s launch on Freesat boosts our reach to more than 27 million households across the world.
“Freesat viewers in the UK will enjoy access to numerous live championships, including the FIA World Endurance Championship, Australian Supercars Championship, European Le Mans Series and TCR Europe Series, as well as two-wheeled action including the FIM World Motocross Championship.
“For 2018, we are also the exclusive home of the entire film archives for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will be added to our regular shows alongside The Flying Lap and Auto Mundial.”
Motorsport.tv was first launched in 2000 as Motors TV in France, and has since expanded to cover multiple European territories in several languages, having rebranded as Motorsport.tv in March 2017.