Motorsport.tv
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| Ownership | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Motorsport Network |
| History | |
| Launched | September 2018 |
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| Website | www |
Motorsport.tv is a global streaming OTT platform specialized in motor racing and motoring content, live and on demand launched in September 2018. It is a fully integrated video ecosystem developed and operated by Motorsport Network to specifically cater to different motor racing and automotive audiences.
Motorsport.tv distributes globally over many different digital platforms. It offers both subscription content (SVOD) under the label Motorsport.tv Premium, and free to view ad-supported content (AVOD). As of 2023, Motorsport.tv contains 14,000+ hours long and short form on demand videos 35,000+ video titles available online and livestream more than 1,200 events yearly.
History
In November 2016, Motorsport Network had acquired Motors TV.[1] On 1 March 2017, Motors TV was rebranded to become Motorsport.tv.[2] On that same day, the HD version of the channel was launched.
In September 2018 it became clear that the Motorsport.tv linear channel would close on 30 September 2018 in both SD and HD versions. From that date, the service switched to online-streaming only.[3] In September 2018, Motorsport.tv launched its version 1 on the web, as a subscription OTT service only, with 800 hours of VOD content and 12 racing series live. It started its partnership with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest to stream the full archive of the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans.[4]
October 2018, it launched its version 1 on mobile devices with both iOS and Android applications. In January 2019, it presented its first connected TV app, Apple TV.
In February 2019, Motorsport.tv version 2 was launched, adding free-to-view content to its subscription service, now branded as Motorsport.tv Premium. In March 2019, several connected TV applications were launched, such as Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Android TV. In April 2019, several broadcasting partnerships were announced, including livestreaming of the Japanese
In December 2019 several content archives were published, taking the number of VOD content to 2,000. More than 600 events were streamed live in 2019.
In January 2020, multiple FIM racing series announced with global live rights, such as SuperEnduro,[5] X-Trial, etc. In February 2020, it was announced that the feature movie Motorsport Heroes will be distributed on Motorsport.tv, with global rights.[6]
April 2020: the Motorsport.tv partner channels program was launched, with many racing series, manufacturers and content creators starting their own channel on Motorsport.tv. Among many official channel partners: Ferrari,[7] Mercedes,[8] Porsche, Audi,[9] NASCAR and more. In March 2021, more global rights to livestream racing series were announced, such as the Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series.[10]
In November 2022, an updated version of the Motorsport.tv platform was released, with many user experience improvements as well as an updated visual identity. In December 2022, over 1,200 live race events were streamed on Motorsport.tv in 2022. The video content was announced as 14,000 hours and over 35,000 video titles.
In January 2023, Motorsport.tv entered the fast-growing Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) distribution model with the launch of the Motorsport.tv FAST channel. The first streaming partners announced were SportsTribal, TCL, Sports TV, Local Now, TheGrio, Samsung TV Plus, and Plex.
Series broadcast
Single-seater
Endurance and GT
Rally and rallycross
Motorcycle, motocross and supercross
Other (live and on demand)
See also
References
- ^ "Motorsport Network acquires Motors TV". motorsport.com. 18 November 2016.
- ^ Motorsport.tv [@MotorsportTV_UK] (28 February 2017). "Get ready for the new era of dedicated motorsport broadcasting, with the arrival of in full…" (Tweet) – via Twitter./photo/1
- ^ "Motorsport TV to Close TV Channel At End of This Month". dailysportscar.com. 14 September 2018.
- ^ "24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual to be broadcast digitally around the world". Autosport.
- ^ "Gdzie oglądać SuperEnduro GP Węgier w Budapeszcie?". Red Bull (in Polish).
- ^ "How Motorsport.tv is changing the way to watch epic racing action". Autosport.
- ^ "Ferrari partners with Motorsport Network for official channel on Motorsport.tv". Ferrari.com.
- ^ "Mercedes enhances F1 content with dedicated Motorsport.tv channel - Insider Sport". Insider Sport.
- ^ "Audi Sport boosts fan engagement with Motorsport.tv OTT channel launch - Insider Sport". Insider Sport.
- ^ "Stock Car Pro Series goes live and global on Motorsport.tv". Autosport.