If you're looking to find out where to watch and stream the French MotoGP 2023 round, you've come to the right place!
MotoGP continues its European tour two weeks after the previous round in Spain. MotoGP's record-breaking 2023 season continues at Le Mans for the French Grand Prix later this month!
Motorcycle racing is very popular in France and the French Republic's MotoGP round is held at its spiritual motorsport home, Le Mans. Le Mans' Bugatti circuit may be shorter than the 24 hours layout, but it's still a real challenge on two wheels.
As France is in Europe, the session times are what you'd expect for a European round. This could make it tricky for viewers in North America and Australia though, so here's everything you need to know about the 2023 French MotoGP sessions.
Where to watch & stream French MotoGP 2023
France is the country where motorsport was invented, so it's no surprise the country has always had a presence in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. The French MotoGP has been ever-present on its calendar since WWII.
Le Mans has hosted the French MotoGP since the year 2000 when it found a permanent home in the North of France. Previous to that, Circuit Paul Ricard, Magny-Cours and Nogaro all alternated the event.
When it comes to the most successful riders at the French MotoGP, there are some familiar names who come out on top. Jorge Lorenzo has the most top-level bike wins, with five to his name.
Giacomo Agostini has the most wins overall with seven to his name, four of which came in what's now known as MotoGP. Michael Doohan (4), Valentino Rossi (3), Marc Marquez (3) and Freddie Spencer (3) all have three or more MotoGP/ 500cc victories to their names.
But where can you watch and stream the French MotoGP 2023? Let's find out!
UK
We'll begin with the UK, where all sessions will be shown live on BT Sport. BT Sport is the only channel to see all sessions of the 2023 season live in the UK.
With France only being an hour ahead of the UK's time zone, session times are very sociable for this race. Here's the full list:
- Practice 1: 9:45 - 10:30, Friday 12 May
- Practice 2: 14:00 - 15:00, 12 May
- Free Practice & Qualifying: 9:10 - 10:30, Saturday 13 May
- Sprint: 14:00, 13 May
- Race: 13:00, Sunday 14 May
You'll also be able to catch the highlights of the Sprint and the Race on ITV 1/4 later in the night on their respective days.
USA
MotoGP coverage in the United States is on NBC. Unfortunately, only the Americas GP is shown live on NBC in the USA in 2023, so you'll need to catch the French GP at a later time.
However, with the race starting at 8 am on the east coast and 5 am on the west coast, this isn't such a bad thing. Other sessions including the sprint race and qualifying won't be shown on TV in the USA.
The French GP will be shown on CNBC at 3 pm Eastern time on Sunday 14 May
Australia
Australian MotoGP fans will need to be up very late to catch the French Grand Prix live. While it's not as bad as some rounds, a 10 pm start time for the race on the east coast isn't an easy watch.
The FOX network will be covering the 2023 MotoGP live in Australia.
All times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10).
- Practice 1: 18:45 - 19:30, Friday 12 May
- Practice 2: 23:00 - 00:00, 12 May
- Free Practice & Qualifying: 18:10 - 19:30, Saturday 13 May
- Sprint: 23:00, 13 May
- Race: 22:00, Sunday 14 May
Germany
In Germany, DAZN will show all sessions live as usual for the French MotoGP. Servus TV will also show all races live for free, but no other sessions.
Germany is in the same time zone as France, so the session times are unchanged from those in Le Mans. All showtimes are in CET (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2):
- Practice 1: 10:45 - 11:30, Friday 12 May
- Practice 2: 15:00 - 16:00, 12 May
- Free Practice & Qualifying: 10:10 - 12:30, Saturday 13 May
- Sprint: 15:00, 13 May
- Race: 14:00, Sunday 14 May (Servus TV & DAZN)
France
Just like in 2022, the French coverage of their home MotoGP round in 2023 will be carried out by Canal+. All showtimes are in CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2):
- Practice 1: 10:45 - 11:30, Friday 12 May
- Practice 2: 15:00 - 16:00, 12 May
- Free Practice & Qualifying: 10:10 - 12:30, Saturday 13 May
- Sprint: 15:00, 13 May
- Race: 14:00, Sunday 14 May
Netherlands
Coverage of the 2023 MotoGP season in the Netherlands will continue to be on Ziggo Sport. All showtimes are in CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2):
- Practice 1: 10:45 - 11:30, Friday 12 May
- Practice 2: 15:00 - 16:00, 12 May
- Free Practice & Qualifying: 10:10 - 12:30, Saturday 13 May
- Sprint: 15:00, 13 May
- Race: 14:00, Sunday 14 May
Canada
Finally, Canada's live coverage of the MotoGP races in 2023 is on REV TV. Only the races will be shown live.
The French MotoGP 2023 race will be shown on REV TV at 8:00 am Eastern Time on Sunday 14 May.
No French-language coverage of MotoGP will be shown in Canada.
