Indian motorcycle Grand Prix

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Indian Grand Prix
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Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Venue Buddh International Circuit (2023)
First race2023
Last race2023

The Indian motorcycle Grand Prix was a motorcycling event that was part of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing season in 2023 at the Buddh International Circuit situated at Dankaur near Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. [1] [2]

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After the cancellation of 2024 edition, new 3-year contract has been signed with the Government of Uttar Pradesh until 2027. [3] [4]

Previously, the Buddh International Circuit was supposed to host a round of the 2013 Superbike World Championship. [5] However, that race was cancelled due to operational charges of the circuit. [6]

Official names and sponsors

Winners of the Indian motorcycle Grand Prix

By year

YearTrackMoto3Moto2MotoGPReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
2023 Buddh Flag of Spain.svg Jaume Masià Honda Flag of Spain.svg Pedro Acosta Kalex Flag of Italy.svg Marco Bezzecchi Ducati Report

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