MotoGP will be broadcast exclusively on free-to-air television in Australia for the first time.

The agreement, signed between MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports and Network Ten, will run for five years from 2010. It will see all MotoGP races screened, as well as the supporting 125cc and 250cc races, broadcast live on Network Ten's 24-hour sport channel, One.

"MotoGP is enjoying a resurgence in popularity in Australia off the back of Casey Stoner's recent performances," said Network Ten's general manager of sport, David White. "We have forged a strong relationship with Dorna Sports and MotoGP and we are thrilled they have seen the enormous potential that a long-term partnership across our two free-to-air channels can deliver. The structure of this agreement provides the perfect solution for MotoGP fans and further highlights the power of One to deliver top-quality live sporting coverage to the widest possible audience at the best possible time."

Dorna Sports managing director Manel Arroyo added: "We are delighted to extend our agreement with Network Ten," and said he was confident the agreement, "will further expand the profile of our series and contribute to making the huge fan base for MotoGP that already exists in Australia even bigger."