Enthusiasts ahoy! MotoGP is coming back to India! Dorna Sports, who is the commercial rights holder of MotoGP, has signed a new contract with Invest UP, the Uttar Pradesh’s government’s agency that facilitates international investment into the state, which confirms that the Indian Grand Prix will be on the calendar for the 2025 season, all the way till 2027. The event will continue to be held at Buddh International Circuit, which made its debut on the MotoGP calendar last year, in 2023.
The 2024 Indian GP, contrary to rumours about unpaid dues, was actually cancelled because of the severe weather forecasted in September.The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts above-average rains and high humidity during this period, which could disrupt the race. Last year’s race was significantly affected by extreme heat, leading to many riders calling it the hottest race of the season, so to avoid such issues, the race has been moved to a more favourable month. The 2025 Indian GP will supposedly be held in March because of the favourable weather and high tourist activity during this period. Another advantage is the opening of the Jewar airport in December, which is only 20km away from the track. This will ease logistics significantly, with new hotels also expected to open around the airport and track.
Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary-cum-Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner, Government of UP, emphasised the significance of this agreement. He says that “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.”
Are you excited for the 2025 Indian GP? We certainly can’t wait to see how the event unfolds.