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MotoGP™ extends partnership with Sportian, Globant’s Sports Division 🤝 MotoGP has extended its long-term partnership with Sportian, the sports division of Globant. As the collective fightback against sports piracy continues, the partnership has achieved breakthrough results in removing illegal content. Since beginning its anti-piracy partnership with LALIGA, co-founder of Sportian, over five years ago, MotoGP has been successful in tracking and removing illegal broadcasts across social media, apps, video-on-demand (VOD) services, search engines, and illegal streaming sites. The technology services, now operated by Sportian’s Piracy Guard, have set a new benchmark for sports anti-piracy. Going forward, the partnership intends to explore the integration of AI and machine learning technologies to support the detection and categorization of pirated content, to aid the continual fight against audiovisual theft. Piracy Guard provides MotoGP with reactive removal of illegal content and proactive monitoring for emerging threats. Over the next year, Sportian will continue to fine-tune these services to adapt to emerging threats, providing proactive security assessments to detect and shut down new vulnerabilities that may emerge across the broadcast landscape, and leveraging automation and predictive analytics to adapt to evolving piracy tactics. MotoGP continues to achieve record-breaking attendances, surpassing 3 million spectators in 2024 for the first time in the sport’s history and reporting impressive growth across global TV viewership and digital channels. MotoGP excels not only in the organization and promotion of the most exciting sport on Earth but also in its commitment in the fight against piracy. This long-term partnership between MotoGP and Globant Sportian is a reference in the market, driving investment in innovations to fight the piracy of live sporting events such as Sportian’s Piracy Guard.  Piracy Guard, a combination of powerful detection tools and expert analyst oversight, ensures that unauthorized streams are identified in real time and swiftly removed. Created from the in-house piracy team of LALIGA, Piracy Guard holds working partnerships with more than 70 of the world’s largest online platforms and Google TCRP certification, the solution routinely achieves a removal rate of over 90%, while gathering insights and intelligence to support subsequent legal actions and dynamic blocking orders. Full PR 👉 https://lnkd.in/dBcTF_ac

MotoGP™ touches down in Buenos Aires! 🇦🇷 Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta visits the capital as #MotoGP prepares to return to Argentina – with ticket sales promising an incredible weekend. Ahead of MotoGP’s much anticipated return to Argentina for the 2025 Grand Prix, Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta visited Buenos Aires on Wednesday to meet with Orlando Terranova, CEO of OSD Group, the promoter of the event. The countdown is truly on as MotoGP gets ready to return to Termas de Rio Hondo from the 14th to the 16th of March 2025. Ticket sales are at more than double this time in 2023, the last time MotoGP raced in the country, up 110% overall and reaching an increase of 140% for the official MotoGP ticket store. With fans flocking to MotoGP from across the continent, it will be a return to remember.

2025 begins with the second edition of MotoGP™’s Company Day in Barcelona On Tuesday January 14th, the Dorna Sports employees had the chance to delve into further details about the new era of #MotoGP, reflecting on the upcoming season and a successful 2024 with CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, CSO Carlos Ezpeleta González, COO Daniel Rossomondo and CFO Enrique Aldama. Aleix Espargaro also made an appearance for a Q&A while new Managing Director of Global Marketing, Kelly Brittain, was officially introduced, taking the opportunity to enhance the strengths of MotoGP and what can be done to reach new audiences.

Happy Holidays everyone from our #MotoGP family to yours 🎄 Here's to a 2025 full of magical moments! ✨

MotoGP is set to return to Brazil! 🇧🇷 Goiânia will welcome the most exciting sport on earth from 2026 to 2030 thanks to a new deal between #MotoGP, the government of Goiás, and Brasil Motorsport 🤝 The Goiânia International Racetrack Ayrton Senna, which will host the events, first welcomed MotoGP from 1987 to 1989. The sport then raced elsewhere in Brazil before a two-decade intermission which will conclude in 2026 once upgrades to the venue in Goiânia are completed. Brazil has an established fanbase and has already won in MotoGP with Alex Barros. Rising star Diogo Moreira, #Moto2 Rookie of the Year, now looks to give fans even more to cheer for as we return. MotoGP aims to expand its audience exponentially in the coming seasons and both Brazil and South America are key markets with much to offer. For fans coming to see the most exciting sport on earth in Goiânia, the city balances green spaces and high levels of urban development with a strong commitment to environmental and cultural preservation. A modern, planned and vibrant city, Goiânia is the capital of Goiás state, known as the “Heart of Brazil”, and close to the nation’s capital. For Goiânia and Goiás, the benefits of hosting MotoGP make it a win-win as the sport offers on track spectacle, off track entertainment and a shot of unrivalled adrenaline. Every event makes a positive economic and social impact as MotoGP brings hundreds of thousands of fans to the grandstands and leads by example – showcasing engineering efficiency and road safety. With an established reputation for attracting major companies and international investment, contributing to its already notable economic growth, Goiás is a perfect home for MotoGP in Brazil. Brasil Motorsport, a driving force behind the continuation and success of the #Formula1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, will work with MotoGP to bring this event to life in Goiânia, in partnership with the Government of Goiás 🏁 Read the full PR here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWZh9wS7

MotoGP’s total contribution to our Racing for Valencia recovery fund can now be confirmed as €1.6 million. The figure comes from fundraising initiatives both at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona and online, donations made to our campaign, and a final figure of €1 million added to the total by #MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports Thanks to the commitment of MotoGP fans, the on-site and online auctions of memorabilia and experiences raised more than €300,000 – all made possible by the generosity of the riders, teams and partners who donated items to each auction 🫂 The teams, via their association IRTA, also contributed a sizeable €100,000 standalone donation to our Caixabank fund, and the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce donated €50,000 – getting us even closer to our impressive total 🙌 Across ticket sales, t shirts, and more, every fan onsite at the sold-out Solidarity GP or watching around the world each made their own contribution, enabling MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports to do the same. Dorna was the promoter of the #SolidarityGP as a commitment to delivering a fitting conclusion to a history-making season – for the riders, teams, personnel, our partners and the millions of fans looking forward to the event. The fans who were able to join us on-site more than matched that commitment as we sold out maximum capacity, and the collective effort from the paddock, the circuit and all our partners made it a weekend to remember. The event was also named Best GP of 2024, rewarding the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for their hard work behind the scenes. In lieu of simply donating the profit generated by ticket sales as part of the investment made in staging the event, Dorna has decided to increase its contribution in recognition of this collective effort and donate a full €1 million to the funds raised for Valencia. The €1.6 million total from all our MotoGP initiatives will now go towards the recovery of the towns closest to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Cheste and Chiva. They are the communities who would usually receive the positive economic impact of hosting the season finale, and those who host us year on year. Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta visited the two towns as the final donation is announced. MotoGP makes a positive impact wherever we race, whenever we race, and places a high value on our role in communities in which we’re present. To all those who joined us #RacingforValencia during the Solidarity GP, from the riders and teams putting on the show to the fans watching around the world or in the stands, the circuit staff behind the scenes, our paddock and partner personnel, and everyone in between: thank you for being part of it ❤️

The dream team! 🫶 A round of applause to everyone from Dorna for making this season as spectacular as it was! 👏 #MotoGP

#RacingForValencia: tickets, fan events and fundraisers planned for the Solidarity GP #MotoGP has announced that the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host the 2024 finale, and that it will be an event that makes a difference: the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona. The Championship is on the line, the sporting spectacle is guaranteed, and so is the positive impact for the Community of Valencia as MotoGP™ unites to aid those in need. Here are some of the initiatives planned as we go #RacingForValencia. 🎟️ TICKETS Tickets for the Solidarity GP are now on sale here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUSbEhnG and over 30,000 have already sold in the first 24 hours! Barcelona was chosen as the venue for the finale in no small part thinking of fans who had made plans to come to Valencia, and they can now secure new tickets for the final round of 2024. Valencia will be offering full refunds or rollover tickets for 2025. Ticket proceeds from the #SolidarityGP will go directly to Valencia relief funds, so fans know that just being in Barcelona to see sporting history made is also a direct contribution to recovery efforts in the neighbouring Community of Valencia. 📣 AUCTIONS We’ll have three auctions across the weekend – two onsite and one online. The onsite auctions will be on Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 6pm local time and be held in the fanzone at the circuit. MotoGP™ riders will be taking to the stage, joined by Legends and VIPs, to auction some of the incredible items donated from across the paddock. Fans from around the world can also take part in the online auction, where we have some true one-of-a-kind lots up for grabs in aid of the cause – we’re talking Maverick Viñales’ Moto3™ Championship-winning bike as one of the first items put forward. More details on the online auction, including a full list of items as well as start and end dates, will be available soon. Fans who want to attend the onsite auctions can do so if they're at the GP with any weekend ticket. 💵 DONATIONS Can’t be there, can’t take part in the auction, but want to be part of it? We’ll also be producing a special #RacingForValencia t-shirt, with proceeds going directly to the relief effort. Many in the paddock have also already donated and will continue to do so. The proceeds from the Solidarity GP, from ticket sales to the funds raised by the auctions and standalone donations, will be centralised into a specific MotoGP™ donation system thanks to our collaboration with CaixaBank. The MotoGP™ funds will then be donated to La Cruz Roja (Red Cross), who are working on the ground in the Community of Valencia, with the target of helping the towns closest to the circuit. To donate directly to the MotoGP™ fund now, follow this link 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwZuhze6 and stay tuned for more information on the auction items up for grabs in aid of Valencia as we get closer to the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona.

Barcelona to welcome the 2024 MotoGP™ finale 🏁 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya set to host the MOTUL Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona from the 15th to the 17th of November 🗓️ MotoGP™ can now confirm the 2024 curtain closer will be held in Barcelona. We will return to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where the World Championship will be decided, on the original dates of the season finale: the 15th to the 17th of November. The Grand Prix will be held in solidarity with the Community of Valencia. The event was previously set to take place in Valencia before the devastating flooding that has impacted the region so heavily. Being the last Grand Prix of the season, the sporting context the Championship is in, and the positive impact the event has, we owe it to the our fans, our paddock, the sport, and Valencia to hold the event. Instead of racing in Valencia, #MotoGP will race for Valencia. For all those affected, and the entire Community of Valencia. MotoGP™ made the request to the authorities to race in Barcelona as it was the best possible choice. The track is the easiest option for fans who were already planning to attend the MotoGP™ season finale. The location and circuit are also the most efficient choice, providing a close to seamless alternative for personnel and logistics. The event will be organised by MotoGP™ and we remain committed to our mission to have a positive impact on people, place and planet wherever we race. In this case, racing near the Community of Valencia will also allow the paddock to put that into action even more directly. More information for fans who wish to attend to see the 2024 title fight decided will be shared as soon as possible, as well as the various initiatives which will be held through the weekend to support relief for Valencia. Join us in Barcelona from the 15th to 17th of November for an unforgettable finale, #RacingForValencia

2024 Valencia GP will not go ahead, replacement to be confirmed MotoGP stands with the Community of Valencia following the devastating floods that have affected the area. Our hearts are with all those who have been lost and those who have lost so much. We have been in constant contact with the local authorities and the circuit to best assess how we can help and how we should proceed. We have a responsibility to every region where we race that goes far beyond the sport and the events. After carefully weighing up the potential positive impact of MotoGP racing in Valencia on delayed dates versus ensuring no single resource is diverted from the recovery efforts by the presence of MotoGP, the championship and local authorities have been obliged to cancel the 2024 Valencia GP. In lieu of racing in Valencia, MotoGP will instead race for Valencia. The championship will put our collective efforts behind backing the relief funds already in place to ensure our positive impact can connect with the area in the way it best serves the people and communities we have been part of for so long. Our efforts will begin during the Malaysian GP and continue at the final round of 2024, with a new venue and dates to be announced as soon as confirmed. Fans around the world, our athletes, and paddock deserve a sporting finale to the 2024 season, and one that can make a key contribution to supporting the communities we race in. Any further information regarding the season finale will be confirmed as soon as possible.