India gears up for inaugural MotoGP Bharat 2023 with Yamaha's grand welcome

Tickets for this historic event range from ₹2,500 to ₹40,000, providing fans with options to witness the racing spectacle live.

India is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host its first-ever MotoGP race, MotoGP Bharat 2023, set to take place at the iconic Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida. The event promises to be a thrilling showcase of two-wheeler motorsport prowess, with preparations on in full swing. MotoGP is making its debut in India, and it's a momentous occasion for motorsport enthusiasts in the country.

To kick off the festivities, Yamaha, a renowned name in the world of motorcycle racing, hosted a special meet and greet event. Two of the brightest stars from the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team, Fabio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli, engaged with over 1,000 employees at Yamaha's manufacturing facility in Surajpur, Uttar Pradesh. The event was marked by spirited discussions, autograph signings, and insightful conversations about their journey in the electrifying world of MotoGP.

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The inaugural MotoGP Bharat 2023 commenced with practice rounds on September 21, which will be followed by the qualifying rounds on September 23, and the final rounds are scheduled for September 24, 2023; all at the Buddh International Circuit. It marks the 13th leg of the ongoing 2023 season of MotoGP.

MotoGP 2023 

This premier motorsport event boasts the participation of 41 teams featuring 82 riders across multiple categories, including MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3. The main MotoGP event will feature a total of 28 riders from 12 teams. Fairstreet Sports is organising the event under a license agreement with Dorna Sports, which holds exclusive rights for hosting MotoGP events.

As fans eagerly await the high-octane action on the track, the schedule for the MotoGP India 2023 is as follows:

September 21
- GearUP
- Podcast
- Pre-Event Press Conference 1
- Pre-Event Press Conference 2

September 22
- Practice Nr. 1
- Practice Nr. 1
- Free Practice Nr. 1
- Best of
- Practice Nr. 2
- Practice Nr. 2
- Practice

September 23
- Practice Nr. 3
- Practice Nr. 3
- Free Practice Nr. 2
- Qualifying Nr. 1
- Qualifying Nr. 2
- Qualifying Nr. 1
- Qualifying Nr. 2
- Qualifying Nr. 1
- Qualifying Nr. 2
- Tissot Sprint

September 24
- Warm Up
- Rider Fan Parade
- Race
- Race
- Race
- After the Flag

Several prominent teams and riders will be vying for victory in this historic event. Some of the notable participants include:
- Prima Pramac Racing (Ducati): Johann Zarco (France) and Jorge Martín Almoguera (Spain).
- Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team: Fabio Quartararo (France) and Franco Morbidelli (Italy).
- Gresini Racing MotoGP (Ducati): Alex Marquez (Spain) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Italy).
- Ducati Lenovo Team: Francesco Bagnaia (Italy) and Enea Bastianini (Italy).
- Aprilia Racing: Aleix Espargaro (Spain) and Maverick Vinales (Spain).
- Repsol Honda Team: Marc Marquez (Spain) and Joan Mir (Spain).
- Red Bull KTM Factory Racing: Jack Miller (Australia) and Brad Binder (South Africa).
- Mooney VR46 Racing Team (Ducati): Luca Marini (Italy) and Marco Bezzecchi (Italy).
- RNF MotoGP Team (Aprilia): Miguel Oliveira (Portugal) and Raul Fernandez (Spain).

Ticket prices

MotoGP Bharat 2023 promises an adrenaline-packed weekend of racing action, and fans who can't be present at the circuit can catch the excitement on the Sports18 TV channel or stream it on JioCinema.

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Tickets for this historic event range from ₹2,500 to ₹40,000, providing fans with options to witness the racing spectacle live. It's a thrilling moment for India as the country joins the global MotoGP circuit, and enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the high-speed thrills and competitive spirit that this event will bring to the Buddh International Circuit.

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