Dorna Sports launching MotoGP Esport Championship

Dorna Sports will be launching the MotoGP Esport Championship this year and will be managing all aspects of the competition alongside developer Milestone, allowing gamers to participate in online challenges leading up to a season finale in Valencia in November.

Pau Serracanta, Dorna Sports' Commercial Area Managing Director, said: "Moving into the eSports scene is taking MotoGP into a new era. It's a unique way to engage our established gaming audience and also a clear sign to the wider gaming community that MotoGP is not only one of the top motorsports properties in real life, but also one of the most exciting digital experiences a console game can deliver. We will be putting together an exciting package mixing virtual and real life encounters blending the two worlds to deliver the utmost authenticity. From top tier partners to TV broadcasters and MotoGP teams, the stakeholders will be working in unison to have a successful start in esports, on a scale befitting MotoGP's highest standards."

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