Good News For Greater Noida: MotoGP Signs Contract With Uttar Pradesh Government, To Return To Buddh International Circuit

New Delhi: The MotoGP signed a contract on Wednesday with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, thus confirming its return to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. The agreement confirms that the Indian Grand Prix will be in the MotoGP calendar from 2025 to 2027. MotoGP made its India debut in 2023 in Greater Noida.

India is one of the key global markets for motorsports in the world with a population of over 1.4 billion people and more than 200 million motorcycles on its roads. Two-wheeled transportation counts for nearly 75% of the total number of vehicles used daily.

The inaugural season last year was huge success with more than 100,000 fans thronging the stadium to see one of the most exciting races in the world for the first time. “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,” Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary-cum-Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner, Government of UP, said.

“This event will magnetize visitors worldwide, spotlighting Uttar Pradesh’s prowess in hosting world-class sporting extravaganzas,” he added.

The new agreement was signed between Dorna Sports (MotoGP rights holder) and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, said: “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 UP, 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 UP and Buddh International Circuit, for the next three seasons,” she added.