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News18
4 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
MotoGP Might Not Come To India Next Year, Here's What Top Official Says
Last Updated: India hosted its first MotoGP race in 2023. The country somehow made it to the list of 2024 calendar. However, the game was postponed to March 2025 due to bad weather conditions. After winning millions of hearts, attracting a massive audience in 2023 at Greater Noida's Buddh International Circuit, the biggest motorsport MotoGP might not come to India next year. Yes, you read it right. Despite having a massive cult following for the sport, organisers have not listed the Indian Grand Prix on its provisional calendar for the 2026 season. Those who were waiting for this year's race will not be able to witness the adrenaline rush on track as official postponed the event, citing 'operational circumstances,". Here's What Top Official Says While expressing the views about the same, Dorna Sport in a statement said, 'Operational circumstances have obliged the event to be delayed from its initial slot near the start of the 2025 calendar. With no available dates towards the end of the season, MotoGP will therefore return to India in the early stages of 2026." In addition, Dorna said, 'Both MotoGP and InvestUP are working hard to bring MotoGP back to Buddh International Circuit with a world-class event and are committed to confirming India as a destination for global sporting events," the statement said. MotoGP 2023 view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
MotoGP in India dropped from 2026 calendar: All you need to know
Image Courtesy: X/MotoGP. India's wait to host a MotoGP race just got longer. The provisional 2026 calendar released by Dorna Sports , the commercial rights holder of MotoGP, does not feature the Indian Grand Prix . This notable absence stretches the event's hiatus to at least three consecutive years. India last hosted a MotoGP round in 2023 at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida. Despite being part of the 2024 calendar, the race was cancelled and rescheduled to March 2025, citing extreme weather conditions experienced during the inaugural event. Later, it was pushed to 2026 due to 'operational circumstances.' But now, even that revised timeline appears in doubt. MotoGP 2026 Calendar. (Image: MotoGP/X). The Buddh International Circuit, once touted as a fresh addition to the global racing map, now finds itself in limbo. The recent exclusion raises fresh concerns about the long-term viability of MotoGP in India , despite a three-year agreement between Dorna and the Uttar Pradesh government to host races from 2025 through 2027. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Kia Carens Clavis first drive review: Game-Changer for electric MPVs? | TOI Auto The cancellation of the 2024 race was officially attributed to harsh weather conditions in the National Capital Region. The 2023 race, held in September, saw trackside temperatures nearing 40°C and humidity levels touching 80 percent. This year's cancellation was pegged on operational and logistical difficulties. With India now absent from the MotoGP calendar for 2024, 2025, and potentially even 2026, the question remains: when, or even if, the premier two-wheeled racing championship will return to the country. Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
India dropped from MotoGP's 2026 calendar
MotoGP has released the provisional calendar for 2026, and the Indian GP is not on the list. The premier-class racing championship arrived in India in 2023 at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, but the same was postponed for the following years - 2024 and 2025 - for what was cited as 'operational circumstances." It now appears the championship will not be returning to India next year either. The Indian GP has been dropped from the 2026 MotoGP calendar for the third consecutive year, after the first and only race was held in 2023 at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. No Indian Grand Prix On 2026 MotoGP Calendar The 2026 MotoGP season will kick off with the Thailand GP from February 27, 2025, followed by Brazil, USA, and Qatar. India was slated to be one of the contenders for the season opener next year, with the venue moved from Qatar due to its clash with the holy month of Ramadan. The cooler temperatures in February-March were considered more optimal to host the India round, given the scorching heat in September 2023 posed as a challenge for the riders, despite the track itself earning praise from the riders. Dorna has not released a statement on why the Indian GP was dropped from the calendar. Also Read : MotoGP Indian GP dropped from the 2024 calendar, will return in March 2025 MotoGP promoter Dorna had originally announced that India would return to the calendar in 2024, but the same was pushed to March 2025. The organisers cited 'weather concerns" as one of the reasons for the push. However, reports contradicted this claim, suggesting Fairstreet Sports, the Indian organisers of MotoGP Bharat, had not paid its dues to Dorna at the time. In response, Fairstreet Sports stated that Dorna was aware that payments would be delayed due to the General Elections in 2024. New 3-Year Deal Signed Between UP Govt. & Dorna However, there was a green light when the Uttar Pradesh government directly signed a new three-year deal with Dorna, ensuring the racing championship would come back to India. The UP government issued a tender to find a new race promoter in August last year, but the same was later recalled in September 2024. The last statement from Dorna on the Indian GP read, 'Operational circumstances have obliged the event to be delayed from its initial slot near the start of the 2025 calendar. With no available dates towards the end of the season, MotoGP will therefore return to India in the early stages of 2026. Both MotoGP and InvestUP are working hard to bring MotoGP back to Buddh International Circuit with a world-class event and are committed to confirming India as a destination for global sporting events." MotoGP's arrival and a rather quick departure from India join other motorsport events that arrived and failed to create the right impact. Previously, Formula 1 (2011-2013) and Formula E (2023) took place in India. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date:
India Today
5 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Indian Grand Prix dropped again from MotoGP calendar
In a disappointing turn of events, the Indian Grand Prix has been excluded from the provisional MotoGP 2026 season calendar, despite earlier assurances of its return. The calendar released by MotoGP has left many motorsport fans disappointed and raised questions about the future of the event at the Buddh International Circuit in Indian Grand Prix, which debuted in 2023 at the Buddh International Circuit, faced challenges from the outset. The inaugural race, held in September under swelteringly unbearable conditions, was shortened by three laps at the riders' request and drew only moderate attendance. The 2024 event was canceled due to financial difficulties faced by the local promoter, compounded by logistical issues following a general election in the 2023 Indian Grand Prix, Italy's Marco Bezzecchi of the Aprilia Racing Team emerged victorious, earning the full 25 points. His teammate, Jorge Martin, also representing finished in second place. Rounding out the podium was Yamaha Factory Racing's Fabio Quartararo, who secured third place and collected 16 points. Initially rescheduled for March 2025 to avoid adverse weather, the race was further postponed to 2026 due to operational circumstances, with the circuit designated as a reserve event for 2025. However, the latest calendar release on July 24, 2025, omits the Indian Grand Prix entirely, casting doubt on its long-term July 2024, Dorna Sports signed a three-year agreement with the Uttar Pradesh government to secure the event from 2025 to 2027, highlighting India's significance as a key market with a massive motorcycle culture. Despite this commitment, ongoing financial and organisational hurdles, including the replacement of former promoter Fairstreet Sports and a reissued tender for a new co-promoter, have derailed without further ado, the #MotoGP 2026 calendar is here! #MotoGP2026 MotoGP (@MotoGP) July 24, 2025The 2026 MotoGP calendar, released on July 24, 2025, introduces new races, such as the Brazil Grand Prix, and shifts existing ones, like the Hungarian Grand Prix moving to June. Meanwhile, the Buddh International Circuit's absence has sparked speculation about whether MotoGP will ever return to India, given the market's potential but persistent logistical 2026 season of MotoGP will kick off on March 1st in Thailand. Meanwhile, it will conclude on November 22nd in and InvestUP, the Uttar Pradesh government's investment agency, have yet to comment on the reasons behind the 2026 exclusion. As fans await clarity, the Indian Grand Prix's future remains uncertain, leaving a void in one of the world's largest motorcycling to Auto Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Hamilton, fed up with results at Ferrari, held meetings during summer break to demand improvements
No wins. Not even a podium finish. And virtually no hope of a championship. Lewis Hamilton is so fed up with his results at Ferrari midway through his first season with the team that he's taking matters into his hands. Hamilton revealed on Thursday, upon arriving at the Belgian Grand Prix, that he spent the summer break holding meetings with Ferrari's leaders to demand improvements and composed documents detailing areas he believes need to be addressed. Hamilton alluded to the mostly disappointing results for Ferrari over the last 20 years with world champions like Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, and Sebastian Vettel at the wheel. 'I refuse for that to be the case with me,' said Hamilton, who shares the F1 record of seven drivers' championships with Michael Schumacher. 'So, I'm going the extra mile … if you take the same path all the time, you get the same results. So, I'm just challenging certain things.' READ: Indian Grand Prix axed from MotoGP 2026 season Hamilton said he spent four days over two weeks at Ferrari's headquarters in Italy during the break. 'I've called on lots of meetings with the heads of the team,' Hamilton said at Spa-Francorchamps. 'I've sat with John (Elkann, Ferrari's president), Benedetto (Vigna, CEO), and Fred (Frederic Vasseur, team principal) in several meetings. 'I've sat with the head of our car development, with Loic (Serra, technical director), with also the heads of different departments talking about the engine for next year, talking about front suspension for next year, talking about rear suspension for next year. 'After the first few races, I did a full document for the team. And during this break, I had another two documents that I sent in. So, then I come in and want to address those,' Hamilton added, detailing 'structural adjustments that we need to make' and 'issues that I have with this car.' The 40-year-old Hamilton's best results with Ferrari have been three fourth-place finishes—two of them in the two races before the break. Teammate Charles Leclerc, who is in his seventh season with the team, has fared only slightly better with four podium finishes and a best result of second at his home Monaco GP. ALSO READ: F1: Mercedes aiming to keep Russell and Antonelli next season, Wolff rules out immediate move for Verstappen Hamilton noted that Ferrari 'is a huge organisation and there are a lot of moving parts, and not all of them are firing on all the cylinders that need to be. That's ultimately why the team's not had the success that I think it deserves. 'So, I feel that it's my job to challenge absolutely every area, to challenge everybody in the team, particularly the guys that are at the top who are making the decisions.' Ferrari is second in the constructors' standings but has less than half as many points as runaway leader McLaren, which has dominated with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. 'I'm here to win. And I don't have as much time as this one here,' Hamilton said, gesturing toward 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli, who replaced him at Mercedes and was sitting next to the British driver at an F1 news conference. 'So, it's crunch time. I truly believe in the potential of this team.' Related Topics Lewis Hamilton / Ferrari
