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MotoGP: Red Bull Grand Prix of Spain Goes Virtual!

Sathurshan

April 24, 2020

After a successful MotoGP Virtual race 1 and 2, Dorna announces the Red Bull Virtual Grand Prix of Spain. The first Virtual GP is set to go on 3rd May 2020!

After MotoGP’s first-ever Virtual Race around Autodromo del Mugello, a second event; the MotoGP Virtual Race 2 was announced. Last weekend, on Sunday the 12th of April the MotoGP Virtual Race 2 was broadcasted. From Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) and Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) to Danilo Petrucci (Ducati Team) and Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP); the line-up was star-studded and the race was action-packed as the grid took on the Red Bull Ring in Austria.

According to Dorna, Virtual race 2 had a massive 75 million impressions, a 25% increase from the first virtual race. On top of this, there was an increase in the video views from 13 million to 14 million. Aside from this, the second virtual race’s live hit 3.2 million views. After a record-breaking success with the virtual races, Dorna announces the Red Bull Virtual Grand Prix of Spain! The virtual GP is set to go live on the original date of the Spanish GP – 3rd May 2020!

The Red Bull Virtual Grand Prix of Spain Announcement

“On Sunday the 3rd of May; the original date for the Spanish GP – another world first will be broadcast: the Red Bull Virtual Grand Prix of Spain. The event is to show solidarity with and in aid of the Official Charity of MotoGP™, Two Wheels for Life, supporting their efforts in the fight against COVID-19. It will begin at 15:00 (GMT +2) and will see all three Grand Prix classes; MotoGP™, Moto2™ and Moto3™ – compete in a unique three-race online event.

Premier class teams can field one rider each, with the exception of the Repsol Honda Team, who can enter two as reigning MotoGP™ Champions. In Moto2™ and Moto3™, ten riders can enter in each category, with the right of entry given in Championship order following the QNB Grand Prix of Qatar.”

Source: MotoGP