- It has been made official that India will host the country’s first MotoGP race next year.
- The races will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh to the south of New Delhi.
India will host a MotoGP race for the first time in the tournament’s history next year in an attempt to expand the sport outside its known heartlands.
According to reports, the 2023 MotoGP race will take place at the Buddh International Circuit. Buddh, located in Uttar Pradesh to the south of New Delhi, previously held Formula 1 races from 2011 up to 2013.
Hosting the MotoGP race in India marks the return of premier class motorsports events in the Asian country.
India has a huge number of motorsport fans who are more than ready to watch the MotoGP race come next year.
According to BBC, India has more than 200 million motorcycles on the roads. The motorcycles form 75% of the number of vehicles in India.
The announcement of MotoGP coming to India next year comes a few weeks after reports emerged that there are plans to race in Saudi Arabia.
According to India’s sports minister Anurag Thakur, India hosting the MotoGP race in 2023 is a historic day for the country’s sporting industry.
He also said that India hosting the MotoGP race is a tribute to the 75th year of India’s celebration.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, chief executive officer of Dorna, said that the sport’s commercial rights holders are happy to bring the race to India.
Chief executive officer of Dorna Carmelo Ezpeleta. Photo/ MOTORLAT.
According to Carmelo Ezpeleta, India is a key market for the motorcycle industry. Dorna are looking forward to bringing the MotoGP race to India.
“We have a lot of fans in India, and we’re excited to be able to bring the sport to them. India is also a key market for the motorcycle industry and, therefore, by extension, for MotoGP, as the pinnacle of the two-wheeled world. We very much look forward to racing at Buddh International Circuit and can’t wait to welcome the fans.”
MotoGP has races in four Asian countries; Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and Indonesia. Dorna signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to host one of the rounds of the world championships.
MotoGP action is currently underway in Thailand for the first time since 2019 due to the destructions from the Coronavirus pandemic.
Reigning world champion Fabio Quartararo is leading the championship standings with 219 points. Francesco Bagnaia of Italy is behind Fabio with 18 points.
How Many Races Will Feature At MotoGP 2023 In India?
The MotoGP race in India will feature two races. The races will be held between September 22 and 24.
Next year’s schedule is yet to be publicly released but the races will feature a sprint on Saturday and the Grand Prix on Sunday.
There is a possibility that India and Kazakhstan would push the number of MotoGP races to 22 if Spanish tracks are not asked to host events in alternate years, and the current rounds continue.
India to host MotoGP for the first time. Photo/ The Sun Daily.
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