J SPORTS expands commitment to FIA World Touring Car Championship
October 27, 2017
J SPORTS will increase its commitment to the FIA World Touring Car Championship by broadcasting qualifying and the Manufacturers Against the Clock team trial live from WTCC JVCKENWOOD Race of Japan, on Sunday 29 October.
J SPORTS is already broadcasting all 20 WTCC races live this season and will also show the opening race and main race as they happen from Twin Ring Motegi on J SPORTS 3.
J SPORTS is adding live coverage of qualifying and WTCC MAC3 for its home event.
“J SPORTS is the channel for motorsport in Japan and has done a really good job in making the WTCC even more popular with its live coverage of the races this season,” Honda team driver Ryo Michigami said.
We are at @motegi_english, waiting for the @FIA_WTCC containers with all cars and equipment, scheduled to arrive at 21:00 local. ⏱ pic.twitter.com/KDbn6A3J9f
— Polestar Cyan Racing (@PolestarCyan) October 27, 2017
“By showing qualifying and WTCC MAC3 live, fans will get more opportunity to enjoy the track action and gain a further insight into this spectacular form of motorsport.”
François Ribeiro, head of Eurosport Events, WTCC promoter, added: “The WTCC has clearly been a big success for J SPORTS and that’s reflected by its extra live commitment for WTCC Race of Japan at Twin Ring Motegi, which always delivers plenty of action and overtaking.”
As well as its live output, J SPORTS will replay the races next week and viewers are advised to check local listings for details.