NEW DELHI: Over 450 million fans across the globe are waiting for the IndianOil Grand Prix of India (MotoGP Bharat), scheduled to take place at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from September 22 to 24.
The 13th MotoGP race of the season will create a sporting milestone that marks the culmination of years of dedicated efforts to bring top-tier international bike riders to the Buddh International Circuit for the first time. Fans will see a total of 82 riders from 41 teams vying for top honours in MotoGP, Moto 2 and Moto 3 over the course of three days.
The forthcoming IndianOil Grand Prix of India is also poised to make waves in the Indian economy, given its potential to harness the nation’s massive market for motorcycles. As per Nielsen Sports Fan Insights 2022 Report, with a staggering population of 1.4 billion and an annual sale of 18 million bikes, India stands as the largest global market for motorcycles. The race is expected to see the economic impact as it unfolds, with a track record of the MotoGP races generating €106 million from spectators and an additional €6.6m in staff impact, contributing significantly to job creation.
Furthermore, even before the maiden race takes place, India already boasts a fan base of 54 million, indicating a solid appetite for MotoGP in the nation.
Per the organisers, MotoGP Bharat will reach 450m homes in 195 countries with the help of 90 broadcast network partners across the globe. The race gets broadcast through 180 live cameras at the track. MotoGP also has 480m engagements globally across all social media platforms and 82% of fans viewing MotoGP for over six years now.
For the record, MotoGP is placed at 5th place in terms of media visibility of top sporting leagues with 329m, topped by UEFA Champions League football.
There have been several modifications done to the Buddh International Circuit to make it ready for MotoGP Bharat. The track is now FIM-certified and is ready to host the biggest biking spectacle in the world.
KTM India, Ducati India, Honda Racing India, Yamaha Motor India, Aprilia India, Michelin have come on board as industry partners while Red Bull India, OLA, 24seven, Radio Mirchi 98.3, R.E. Rogers India are event sponsors. Apollo Hospitals, MeduLance, Jaypee Hospital are medical partners and Bushmills India is the celebrations partner. BookMyShow has come on board as a ticketing partner. Robin Hood Army & Vedica Himalayan Spring Water have become the event partners.
Organized by FairStreet Sports in collaboration with Dorna Sports, the MotoGP Bharat of India will feature renowned names like Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi, Brad Binder, Jack Miller, and Jorge Martin.
The action of MotoGP Bharat will be broadcast on Sports18 and live-streamed on JioCinema in India. Fans can secure their tickets for the event on BookMyShow.
