India will debut in the motorcycle world championship from 2023 on the circuit Buddhas announced today by the organizers of the competition.
India, an economic and cultural power, with a population of more than 1.4 billion people and more than 200 million motorcycles on its roads, which represents 75 percent of the total number of vehicles used daily, makes it one of the largest markets in the world and a key point for manufacturers.
The Buddh International Circuit, located in Uttar Pradesh south of New Delhi, is chosen for the organization of one of the scoring events of the motorcycling world championship, which local leaders consider historic.
Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Sports, Government of India, noted in the official note of the statement that “it is a historic day for the sports industry and a tribute to India’s 75th year of celebration“, while Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh said that “Uttar Pradesh is proud to host such a global event and our government will give its full support to MotoGP Bharat”, while Nand Gopal “Nandi”, Cabinet Minister of the Government of Uttar Pradesh stressed that “this event will provide a great boost to the economy by generating an influx of foreign investment in the state”.
“We are very proud to announce that the Buddh International Circuit will be on the 2023 calendar as India is a key market for the motorcycling industry and therefore, by extension, for MotoGP as the highest expression of competition in the world of racing. both wheels”, pointed out Carmelo Ezpeletahead of the company organizing the championship, dorna.