India are gearing up for its first-ever MotoGP race, MotoGP Bharat, set to take place this weekend. Preparations for this event have been in full swing at the Buddh International Circuit. The initial shipment of motorcycles and equipment is already making its way to Greater Noida.
This will be the 13th leg of the illustrious MotoGP series and is quite significant for India since it takes place at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC). This has already hosted three Formula 1 races between 2011 and 2013. The Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix was discontinued from the calendar after the 2013 season owing to a number of impediments around taxation and several bureaucratic challenges.
Some riders and team officials slated to participate in India’s inaugural MotoGP round, including the six-time champion Marc Marquez, are awaiting their visas. Repsol Honda Team sources have already confirmed that visa issues have caused a delay in the arrival of their riders, Marquez and Joan Mir, in India.
Dorna Sports – the organisers of the event as well as the rights holders, have partnered with local promoters Fairstreet Sports through a seven-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) in order to bring MotoGP to India. How the weekend pans out will determine the future of the event.
For fans who want to witness the thrill of MotoGP Bharat 2023 live, tickets are available on BookMyShow, ranging from Rs 800 to Rs 1,80,000. It should be mentioned here that tickets priced at Rs 800 and Rs 10,000 have already been sold out, granting fans access to all three days of the event.
All the action of MotoGP Bharat 2023 will be broadcast live on the Sports18 channel in India and will also be available for streaming on JioCinema.
MotoGP 2023 teams and racers:
Repsol Honda Team: Marcquez (Spain) and Joan Mir (Spain)
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing: Jack Miller (Australia) and Brad Binder (South Africa)
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo (France) and Franco Morbidelli (Italy).
Ducati Lenovo Team: Francesco Bagnaia (Italy) and Enea Bastianini (Italy).
Aprilia Racing: Alwix Espargaro (Spain) and Maverick Vinales (Spain).
Gresini Racing (Ducati): Alex Marquez (Spain) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Italy).
Pramac Racing (Ducati): Johann Zarco (France) and Jorge Martín Almoguera (Spain).
VR46 Racing Team (Ducati): Luca Marini (Italy) and Marco Bezzecchi (Italy).
RNF MotoGP Team (Aprilia): Miguel Oliveira (Portugal) and Raul Fernandez (Spain).
GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 (KTM): Pol Espargaro (Spain) and Augusto Fernández Guerra (Spain).
LCR Honda Castrol: Alex Rins (Spain) and Takaaki Nakagami (Japan).
Below is the schedule for MotoGP Bharat 2023 Schedule:
21 September
4-4:05 pm – GearUP
4:05-4:35 pm – Podcast
5-5:30 pm – Pre-Event Press Conference 1
5:35-6:05 pm – Pre-Event Press Conference 2
22 September: Time and event
9-9:50 am – Practice Nr. 1
10:05-11 am – Practice Nr. 1
11:15 am-12:25 pm – Free Practice Nr. 1
12:30-1 pm – Best of
1:15-2:05 pm – Practice Nr. 2
2:20-3:15 – Practice Nr. 2
3:30-4:40 – Practice
23 September: Time and event
9:10-9:40 am – Practice Nr. 3
9:55-10:25 am – Practice Nr. 3
10:40-11:10 am – Free Practice Nr. 2
11:20-11:35 am – Qualifying Nr. 1
11:45 am-12 pm – Qualifying Nr. 2
1:20-1:35 pm – Qualifying Nr. 1
1:45-2 pm – Qualifying Nr. 2
2:15-2:30 pm – Qualifying Nr. 1
2:40-2:55 pm – Qualifying Nr. 2
3:30-4:15 pm – Tissot Sprint
24 September: Time and event
11:10-11:20 am – Warm Up
11:30 am-12:05 pm – Rider Fan Parade
12:30-1:05 pm – Race
1:45-2:25 pm – Race
3:30-4:20 pm – Race
4:40-5:15 – After the Flag
Here are some key details about the Buddh International Circuit (BIC):
Total Length: 4.96 km / 3.08 miles
Total Width: 12 meters / 39.37 feet
Right Corners: 8
Left Corners: 5
Longest Straight: 1,006 meters / 3300.53 feet
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