Delhi, (01/10/2022): The premier class of motorcycle road racing event, Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing (MotoGP) will be held for the first time in India in 2023.
MotoGP organizers on Friday confirmed that the racing event will be held at the Buddha International Circuit in NCR Delhi next year.
Union sports minister Anurag Thakur said, “It’s a historical day for the sporting industry and a tribute to the 75th year of India’s celebration.”
“We have a lot of fans in India and we’re excited to be able to bring the sport to them”, said Carmelo Ezpeleta, the CEO of the commercial rights holder of MotoGP, Dorna Sports.
“India is also a key market for the motorcycle industry and therefore, by extension, for MotoGP as the pinnacle of the two-wheeled world”, he added.
Dorna Sports had also held meetings with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.
MotoGP’s 2023 season will begin with a race at Portugal’s Algarve International Circuit in Portimao from March 24-26th.
