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Grand Prix motorcycle racing | |
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Venue | Buddh International Circuit (2023) |
First race | 2023 |
Last race | 2023 |
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]
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]
Year | Track | Moto3 | Moto2 | MotoGP | Report | |||
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Rider | Manufacturer | Rider | Manufacturer | Rider | Manufacturer | |||
2023 | Buddh | ![]() | Honda | ![]() | Kalex | ![]() | Ducati | Report |
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