Brace yourself as the first-ever MotoGP race in India is scheduled to be held at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida from September 22 to 24. MotoGP Bharat, which was earlier titled IndianOil Grand Prix will be the 13th race in the 2023 season.
Buddh International Circuit
BIC is a fast-flowing track with eight right turns and five left turns. The circuit has a 1.06km-long back straight which is divided into two parts. The first is downhill, helping the riders achieve maximum acceleration, while the latter is uphill and allows them to brake late while maintaining top speed.
The parabola or the stadium section on turn 9 and 10, is the perfect camber for riders to slingshot out of the turns and permits them to push their bikes to the limit.
How to watch MotoGP Bharat?
The much-anticipated event will be broadcast on Sports 18. It can be livestreamed on Jio Cinema too.
How to book tickets?
All-day passes for MotoGP Bharat can be bought on BookMyShow. They are vaild for three days of the event. Prices range from Rs 800 to Rs 1,80,000. When this report was updated previously, Rs 800 and Rs 10,000 tickets were sold out.
Rs 2,500 passes will give fans a view of the Turn 1 on the circuit while Rs 6,000 tickets offer a view of the 1.06km-long straight. Easy access to the MotoGP Fan Zone costs Rs 15,000 and the Main Grandstand tickets cost Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000. The Platinum Corporate Boxes cost Rs 40,000 and the air-conditioned VIP Village Lounge with free food and drinks are priced at a whopping Rs 1,80,000.
How to reach venue?
Those who don't have their own vehicle can travel by shuttle buses and cab services to the venue. These too can be booked on BookMyShow. Parking is available at fee on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Schedule
September 22
Practice 1: 4pm to 5:10pm
September 23
Practice 2: 10:40am to 11:10am
Qualifying 1: 11:20am to 11:35am
Qualifying 2: 11:45am to 12pm
Tissot Sprint: 3:30pm
September 24
Warm-up: 11:10am to 11:20am
Race: 3:30pm
Modifications in the track
Track has been modified to meet the MotoGP standards
Asphalt has been reduced and gravel has been increased to make the track safe for bike racing.
Gravel work is done in various turns to absorb the speeding bikes in case of accidents.
Installations of safety devices.
Type A air fence, Type A foam safety barriers along with Type C foam barriers imported from Austria and Italy were installed at the corners which are high impact zones.
Track kerbs were marked in red and white.
Sponsors and partners
Indian Oil is the title sponsor for MotoGP Bharat. Industry partners like KTM India, Ducati India, Honda Racing India, Yamaha Motor India and Aprilia India are supplying the engines while Michelin is supplying the tyres.
Red Bull India, OLA, 24seven, Radio Mirchi 98.3 and R.E. Rogers India are the event partners while the medical partners are Apollo Hospitals, MeduLance, Jaypee Hospital. Bushmills India is the celebrations partner.
