Indian motorcycle Grand Prix

The Indian motorcycle Grand Prix is a planned motorcycle race due to form part of MotoGP from 2023 at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.[1][2]

Indian Grand Prix
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
VenueBuddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
First race2023

Previously, the Buddh International Circuit was supposed to host a round of the 2013 Superbike World Championship.[3] However, that race was cancelled due to operational charges of the circuit.[4]

Circuit
"The Circuit Official Logo"
Main article: Buddh International Circuit

The race will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida near New Delhi from 2023. The 4.970 km (3.088 mi) circuit was designed by German architect Hermann Tilke. Four million cubic tons of earth were moved to achieve the rise and fall through the lap. The track is spread across an area of 875 acres (354 ha),[5] and is a part of Jaypee Green Sports city.

References
  1. "Dorna begins work towards future MotoGP Grand Prix in India". 21 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  2. "MotoGP™ to race in India from 2023".
  3. "India's Buddh International Circuit to join 2013 World Superbike calendar". Superbike World Championship. Infront Motor Sports. 9 June 2012. Archived from the original on 13 June 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
  4. "The Superbike World Championship cancels its 2013 season-ending round in India". Superbike World Championship. foxsports.com. 15 August 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  5. "Jaypee". The Times of India. 4 December 2009. Archived from the original on 20 January 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
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