The 2013 MotoGP season opener can be reckoned a success. Today, Dorna issued a press release reporting a massive rise in TV viewing numbers. Some key figures: Spain saw a rise of 44.6% compared with last year, in Italy, 5.28 million viewers watched the races, while in the UK, audience numbers were up by 75%, due in no small part to the success of Cal Crutchlow.
Below is the press release from Dorna with more detail on TV audience numbers:
Round Number:
1 Year:
2013 Conny Andersson Mario Andretti Michael Andretti Keith Andrews