Bharat GP: MotoGP Grateful to PM Narendra Modi, CM Yogi Adityanath for Resolving Visa Issues

MotoGP took to its social media handle to thank the Indian and Uttar Pradesh governments for assisting in obtaining last-minute visas for several riders and team members before the upcoming IndianGP.

The excitement among Indian fans for the first-ever MotoGP race at the BIC (Buddh International Circuit) is rising. In the upcoming three-day motorsport competition, 22 riders from 11 teams, including Honda, Yamaha, KTM, Ducati, and Aprilia, will participate. However, amid the fervour surrounding this historic event, reports emerged regarding potential challenges related to the homologation process, track safety, and riders' visas, which raised concerns about the event's completion.

According to reports, several riders and teams couldn’t board flights to India because the crucial visa approvals did not arrive on time. Among those affected was Spanish rider and the most well-known face in the sport, Marc Marquez, who was unable to board the plane on Tuesday because of some visa-related issues, delaying his arrival to India for the inaugural MotoGP event. However, the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, made sure that the event proceeded as planned. MotoGP thanked the governments of India and Uttar Pradesh via its official Twitter account for helping to secure last-minute permits for multiple riders and team personnel.

We want to say a HUGE thank you to the governments of Uttar Pradesh and India, and everyone who’s worked so hard to get us to the #IndianGP ????????!

We’re so grateful for the effort and support to help the paddock prepare for the inaugural GP in India ????

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— MotoGP™???? (@MotoGP) September 20, 2023

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MotoGP Bharat GP: Schedule

Indian Grand Prix Timings: MotoGP

Thursday, September 21

MotoGP GearUP - 03:00 pm

MotoGP Podcast - 03:05 pm

MotoGP Pre-Event Press Conference 1 - 04:00 pm

MotoGP Pre-Event Press Conference 2 - 04:35 pm

Friday, September 22

BharatGP MotoGP Free Practice Nr. 1 - 11:45 am

BharatGP MotoGP Practice - 04:30 pm

Saturday, September 23

BharatGP MotoGP Free Practice Nr. 2 - 10:40 am

BharatGP MotoGP Qualifying - 11:20 am

BharatGP MotoGP Sprint - 03:30 pm

Sunday, September 24

BharatGP MotoGP Race - 3:30 pm

Indian Grand Prix Timings: Moto2

Friday, September 22

BharatGP Moto2 Practice Nr. 1 - 10:35 am

BharatGP Moto2 Practice Nr. 2 - 02:50 pm

Saturday, September 23

BharatGP Moto2 Practice Nr. 3 - 09:55 am

BharatGP Moto2 Qualifying - 01:20 pm

Sunday, September 24

BharatGP Moto2 Race - 01:45 pm

Indian Grand Prix Timings: Moto3

Friday, September 22

BharatGP Moto3 Practice Nr. 1 - 09:30 am

BharatGP Moto3 Practice Nr. 2 - 01:45 pm

Saturday, September 23

BharatGP Moto3 Practice Nr. 3 - 09:10 am

BharatGP Moto3 Qualifying - 01:20 pm

Sunday, September 24

BharatGP Moto3 Race - 12:30 pm

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MotoGP Bharat GP: Here's How You Can Reach BIC (Buddh International Circuit)

The upcoming Indian Grand Prix will be held at the Buddh International Circuit, approximately 40 kilometres from Delhi. People from other cities can opt for buses, trains, or aeroplanes to reach the venue. The Indira Gandhi International Airport, which is 90 minutes away by car, is the closest airport to the circuit. Buses and the metro are other modes of public transportation that can be used to get to the location. There is a nominal parking cost for those who intend to arrive at the location in their own vehicles. According to sources, parking spaces would be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.