Behind the scenes, with its rants and confusion, has always fascinated fans, and it is not the series “Drive to Survive” broadcast on Netflix about F1 which is an exception to the rule…
Faced with the colossal success of this reality TV documentary, and following the very interesting immersive reports already broadcast previously (at Suzuki and Petronas), Dorna Sports took the initiative to apply this concept to MotoGP for the 2022 season.
Produced by The Mediapro Studio and broadcast on Amazon Prime, the official press release tells us that the series will include eight 50-minute episodes featuring MotoGP™ legend Valentino Rossi (?), eight-time world champion Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda Team), new 2021 champion Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), runner-up Francesco 'Pecco' Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), 2020 champion Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) and Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team), as well as team principals and paddock personalities.
And that's the whole question: "to what extent will the cameras encourage the actors to overplay their reactions?" »
In any case, we can consider that this is good news since it should further broaden the range of people who are interested in MotoGP.
Barry Furlong, VP Prime Video EU: “ MotoGP is a demanding and impressive sport with a global fan base and we are sure that this new Amazon exclusive production will not disappoint fans. We are excited to continue the collaboration between THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO and Prime Video to create quality content with global sports stars. »
Laura Fernández Espeso, CEO of THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO: “ The collaboration with Dorna and the support of Amazon Prime Video were decisive for the launch of this series. We believe that it will appeal not only to motorcycling fans, but also to all viewers interested in a good story, in this case of triumph and sacrifice both on a sporting and personal level, which we are able to show thanks to the unique access that, for the first time, the protagonists of the championship gave to our production team. »
Manel Arroyo, Chief Commercial Officer of Dorna Sports: “ The close collaboration between all parties, and this project with Mediapro and Prime Video, more than guarantees its success. During this intense season, which ended in Valencia, the work between Dorna and THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO was constant, with the idea of extracting the best and most remarkable moments from each Grand Prix of the season. The help of the six manufacturers, teams and drivers will allow us to see and appreciate so much that, until now, has remained behind closed doors, creating a product that will live up to the quality and impressive experience from their previous productions and documentaries. »
