Press Release | August 1, 2024
A new agreement, signed directly with the Government of Indian region Uttar Pradesh, confirms MotoGP will return to Buddh International Circuit for the next three seasons.
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MotoGP has signed a new contract with Invest UP, the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s agency that facilitates international investment into the state. The agreement confirms the Indian Grand Prix will be on the calendar from 2025 to 2027 inclusive. The event will continue to be held at Buddh International Circuit, which made its debut on the MotoGP calendar in 2023.
With a population of over 1.4 billion people and more than 200 million motorcycles on its roads, India is a key global market for MotoGP, our manufacturers and many of the sport’s partners. Two-wheeled transportation counts for nearly 75% of the total number of vehicles used daily.
India also has a healthy established audience for MotoGP, with further scope to grow in coming seasons. The inaugural Grand Prix at Buddh saw more than 100,000 fans come to see history made as the world’s most exciting sport raced in the country for the first time.
This new agreement, signed directly between MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports and the government of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous region in India, provides the perfect backdrop to further the success of both the sport and motorcycle industry across the country.
Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary-cum-Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner, Government of UP, emphasized the monumental significance of this agreement: “Bringing MotoGP to Uttar Pradesh not only elevates our state on the global sports stage but also catalyzes substantial economic growth across tourism, hospitality, and associated sectors. This event will magnetize visitors worldwide, spotlighting Uttar Pradesh’s prowess in hosting world-class sporting extravaganzas.”
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, said: “We’re very happy to announce this new agreement made directly with the government of Uttar Pradesh. The inaugural Indian Grand Prix was a key success and brought an enormous amount of value to both MotoGP and our host region of UP, so it’s fantastic we are able to continue building that together into the future.
“India is an essential market for MotoGP, with a healthy, established audience for the racing, and one we know we can increase exponentially. There are also hundreds of millions of two-wheeled vehicles used across the country every day, making it vital for our manufacturers and for the sport itself thanks to MotoGP’s position as the pinnacle of two wheels.
“We’re very proud to work directly with the government of Uttar Pradesh to bring MotoGP back to India, and UP and Buddh International Circuit, for the next three seasons.”
A new agreement seeks to further expand audiences for the world’s most exciting sport in its most populous country
MotoGP is delighted to announce a new three-year agreement with Eurosport India, a trailblazer in the Indian sports broadcasting landscape, until 2026 inclusive. The agreement reaffirms Eurosport India as the exclusive home of MotoGP in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. This strategic move reflects Eurosport India’s commitment to fostering a vibrant motorsports community and delivering top-tier content.
In a recent digital briefing, Mr. Arjun Nohwar, General Manager, India and South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer of Dorna Sports, the exclusive commercial rights holder of MotoGP, discussed the strategic importance of this partnership in boosting the motorsports culture in India. This renewal underscores Eurosport India’s role as a pioneering force in sports broadcasting and ensures that Eurosport India will be at the forefront of transforming race weekends into electrifying spectacles, setting new benchmarks for sports entertainment across India and the subcontinent.
Arjun Nohwar, Managing Director, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, shared his excitement about the renewed partnership: “Our collaboration with Dorna has brought thrilling MotoGP action closer to Indian audiences and captivated a new generation of motorsports fans. This success story highlights the effectiveness of our joint approach in delivering high-quality sports entertainment to a growing and passionate audience. MotoGP has a dedicated fan base in India, and we are committed to offering the best coverage and content.”
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer, MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports, stated, “India is a key market and fanbase for MotoGP. There are millions of motorcycles on the roads, making it vital for the MotoGP manufacturers and many of our partners, and we have a strong established audience that also offers huge opportunities for exponential growth. We are excited to continue our partnership with Eurosport India and work together to maximize our potential in the world’s most populous country. Their dedication to delivering top-quality content and understanding of the Indian audience make them the ideal partner, and we are confident this extended partnership will further enhance the MotoGP experience for fans across India.”
To further expand the sport’s reach, Eurosport India has enlisted star cricketer Shikhar Dhawan to broaden its audience beyond the motorcycling community. Utilizing cutting-edge broadcast technology and in-depth programming, Eurosport India aims to provide an exceptional viewing experience for MotoGP fans across the subcontinent. Eurosport India’s comprehensive coverage of MotoGP, including Moto2 and Moto3, will expand the sport’s reach and fanbase nationwide. In addition, a new contract between MotoGP and the government of Uttar Pradesh has also recently confirmed the Indian Grand Prix on the calendar from 2025.
Eurosport India and MotoGP aim to leverage this momentum to elevate motorcycle racing in the country, and fans can look forward to more thrilling races, insightful commentary, and exclusive content in the upcoming seasons. With increasing viewership of MotoGP in India, the future of the sport across the subcontinent looks bright.
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