Failure to launch: MotoGP announces 24/7 streaming service for U.S. fans
On Wednesday, MotoGP launched the MotoGP Channel in the United States, a 24/7 streaming service dedicated to Grand Prix motorcycle racing content.
Operated by C15 Studio  as one of its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services  the always-on channel will provide extensive coverage for each round of the Grand Prix season. While that’s music to the ears of most U.S. MotoGP fans, there’s a catch. (There’s always a catch.)
The channel will broadcast all Moto2, Moto3, and MotoE races, but it will only host live streams for MotoGP practice and qualifying sessions. To watch all premier-class races, viewers will still need to purchase the €148.99 ($174) MotoGP VideoPass. On top of that, fans can only access the MotoGP Channel on Prime Video, LG Channels, FireTV, FuboTV, Plex, or Sling Freestream. Therein lies another catch.
Though MotoGP and C15 Studio claim the service “launched†on August 13, the MotoGP Channel remains inaccessible on Prime Video and Sling TV (as of August 15). That’s especially frustrating with the Austrian Grand Prix in full swing at the speed-happy Red Bull Ring. Say it with me, “Oy. Vey."
