Moto GP will be held in India from 2025 to 2027. MotoGP announced that it has signed a new contract with Invest UP, the Uttar Pradesh Government’s international investment agency, for the Grand Prix of India. This agreement means we will see MotoGP action at the Buddh International Circuit like we witnessed in 2023.
India Important Market for MotoGP
In its statement, MotoGP said that with a population of 1.4 billion people and 200 million motorcycles on the road, India is a key global market for them, their manufacturers and partners. They emphasised that 75% of the total vehicles in India are two-wheeled.
About the Grand Prix of India
The 2023 MotoGP was a success as it saw 100,000 spectators visit the Gautam Buddh Circuit. Marco Bezzecchi of Ducati won the race, followed by Jorge Martin of Ducati and Fabio Quartararo of Yamaha. The Buddh International Circuit is a track with a length of 4.96 km with thirteen turns. 5 of these are left, and 8 are right. The initial plan of the GP was to cover 24 laps with a total distance of 118.97km, but this was reduced due to climatic conditions.
What top Executives said
Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary-cum-Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner, Government of UP, said "Bringing MotoGP to Uttar Pradesh not only elevates our state on the global sports stage but also catalyzes substantial economic growth across tourism, hospitality, and associated sectors. This event will magnetize visitors worldwide, spotlighting Uttar Pradesh's prowess in hosting world-class sporting extravaganzas."
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, said: “We’re very happy to announce this new agreement made directly with the government of Uttar Pradesh. The inaugural Indian Grand Prix was a key success and brought an enormous amount of value to both MotoGP™ and our host region of UP, so it’s fantastic we are able to continue building that together into the future.
He further added “India is an essential market for MotoGP™, with a healthy, established audience for the racing, and one we know we can increase exponentially. There are also hundreds of millions of two-wheeled vehicles used across the country every day, making it vital for our manufacturers and for the sport itself thanks to MotoGP™’s position as the pinnacle of two wheels.We’re very proud to work directly with the government of Uttar Pradesh to bring MotoGP back to India, and UP and Buddh International Circuit, for the next three seasons.”
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