Review the pre-season with motogp.com!

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

On Wednesday motogp.com will present two pre-season exclusive videos that will recap the MotoGP and Moto2/125cc preparations for the start of the 2010 campaign.

With just over three weeks until the start of the new MotoGP World Championship season in Qatar on April 11th the teams and riders who will enjoy the many high, lows, thrills and spills are all entering the final phases of their pre-season preparations for the 2010 campaign.

From the moment the 2009 season concluded at Valencia the MotoGP class began its developments for the 2010 World Championship with the post-season test at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, and throughout the winter break there have been team presentations as the new bikes have been unveiled. In February the first two of the three official pre-season tests both took place at the Sepang International Circuit, creating the usual buzz around the early developments. With six Rookies taking part in this year’s premier class there has also been plenty of interest surrounding the new faces.

The dawn of a new intermediate category in 2010 means there has been great anticipation at the start of the Moto2 class, and the tests have provided the chance for fans to find out lots more about this exciting new World Championship. The 125cc riders and teams have also been busy preparing, and there is an all-inclusive look back over the pre-season of both classes.

So join motogp.com on Wednesday for an in-depth recap of the pre-season across the three categories! You can

2010 motogp.com VideoPasses on sale on Monday!

Thursday, 04 March 2010

Official multimedia race coverage VideoPass range available for purchase on Monday, with superb Hi-Res+ quality available for the 2010 season.

VideoPasses for the 2010 MotoGP season will be available for purchase on Monday, March 8th, providing a range of options for you to choose from as motogp.com brings you this year’s World Championship campaign in superb video quality.

For 2010 the Full Season VideoPass offers a superb viewing experience and covers both free practice sessions, qualifying and the race from the MotoGP, Moto2 and 125cc classes during GP weekends. In 2010 you can watch video in the following formats with the Hi-Res VideoPass:

- Hi-Res+ is new for 2010. You can watch the MotoGP races in quality of 960x540px at 1700kbps, live and on-demand, if your connection speed allows.
- Hi-Res delivers the 2010 races from MotoGP, Moto2 and 125cc in 960x540px at 1200kbps, live and on-demand.

With the Standard Full Season VideoPass the action comes in quality of 640x360px at 650kbps, and is available for all sessions and races, both live and on-demand.

The Full Season VideoPasses also include access to volumes one, two and three of the MotoGP Classics series, enabling you to enjoy the best moments of the sport from past years.

To thank fans who purchased the 2009 Season VideoPass and the mid-season 50% off VideoPass last year, motogp.com will be offering a special discount on both the Hi-Res and Standard 2010 VideoPasses. When purchasing one of these, you will receive a 10% discount on your 2010 subscription. This offer is only available to existing motogp.com users from 2009 who purchased one of the aforementioned VideoPasses, and is available up to and including April 11th, 2010.

You can also take advantage of the Upgrade package during the season, which means you can enjoy the Hi-Res coverage. The One-Event VideoPasses will also be available for each Grand Prix. All these VideoPasses offer access to video interviews and features and the motogp.com Video Library. The 24-Hour VideoPass (not including Thursday-Sunday on Grand Prix weekends) will also be on offer.

Also for 2010 you can purchase the MotoGP Classics All Volumes package, which includes all three volumes of the series, each with 17 races that cover the finest moments of MotoGP’s history.

Alongside the range of video packages on offer, motogp.com has a new and improved Video section, with easier access and navigation which means you can find videos of your favourite rider in just a few clicks. The Results & Statistics section has also been updated to make it easy for you to find the facts you want and need in just a few clicks. The Fan Zone will bring you a range of interactive resources including the official Fantasy MotoGP 2010 game, mobile MotoGP content, screensavers, wallpapers and much more. Inside MotoGP has a new section called MotoGP in the Media, which brings you all the news from across the international press, and the Photo section will be updated soon to be easier to use.

Subscribing for your VideoPass is simple and quick thank to an efficient payment process, and you will be able to buy your 2010 VideoPass on Monday!