Following the cancellation of this year’s race, the Indian GP will return to the MotoGP calendar next season – marking its second edition after the debut at Buddh International Circuit in 2023.
A new agreement has been signed between Dorna and the Uttar Pradesh government, which will last for three seasons from 2025 to 2027. The circuit remains the same as the one used last year.
India is a key market for the motorcycle industry, with over 200 million motorcycles on the country’s roads – about 75 percent of which are used daily.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, highlighted the importance of India for MotoGP: ‘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 Uttar Pradesh, so it’s fantastic we are able to continue building that together into the future. 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 Uttar Pradesh and Buddh International Circuit, for the next three seasons’.
Chief Secretary-cum-Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh government, commented: ‘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’.