The premier two-wheeled motorsporting race MotoGP is set to make its debut in India. Top-notch drivers will battle it out at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from September 22 to 24. The event, in a way, marks the return of high-profile international motosport action to the venue after it held the marquee Indian Grand Prix from 2011 to 2013. (More Sports News)
About The Circuit
The Buddh International Circuit is 5.15 kilometres long, and was built in 2010. The circuit hosted Formula One races from 2011 to 2013, but was discontinued due to financial issues. The circuit has now been modified to make it suitable for the MotoGP race.
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When To Watch MotoGP India
The practice sessions will get underway on Friday and the qualifying and sprint race will take place on Saturday, followed by the main race on Sunday.
Ticket Prices, Where To Buy
Spectators can watch the action from the venue after booking their tickets on Bookmyshow. Depending on the stands and the view of the circuit, tickets are priced from as low as Rs 800 to as high as Rs 1.8 lakh.
Tickets went on sale in June 2023 but are still up for grabs. The price categories still available for booking are Rs 2,500, Rs 6,000, Rs 8,000, Rs 15,000, Rs 25,000, Rs 30,000, Rs 40,000 and Rs 1,80,000.
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How To Watch From Home
Fans can catch the action live from the comfort of their homes, either on TV or by live streaming. Sports 18 has the broadcasting rights to telecast the MotoGP, while JioCinema (app and website) will live stream the race for OTT users.
This is the 13th round of the 2023 FIM MotoGP World Championship. The 20-round season started in March in Portimao, Portugal, and will conclude November in Valecia, Spain.
