MotoGP Bharat GP: Watch Honda’s Marc Marquez and Suresh Raina go for a Joyride in a Royal Enfield at BIC

MotoGP legend Marc Marquez was spotted at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida alongside ex-Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, ahead of the MotoGP Bharat GP. The Spaniard is one of the most celebrated riders in MotoGP history, and he has been competing for Honda's works team since his 2013 debut in the premier class. Aside from Mike Hailwood, Phil Read, and Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez is one of only four riders to win world championships in three different categories. Eight times over the course of his career, he has been crowned Grand Prix World Champion, including six titles in the top division. The MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix will feature many of the sport's biggest names in front of an expected audience of over a million people. Among them are the two most recent winners, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo. Online tickets for the event can be purchased for as little as Rs 800.

Suresh Raina currently resides in Noida. Taking advantage of the situation, he expressed an interest in MotoGP racing. In his social media post, ex-cricketer Suresh Raina wrote, "Revving up the excitement as my home state, Uttar Pradesh is hosting the upcoming Moto GP. Wishing all the teams the best as they take on the Buddha International Circuit."

 

 

 

 

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MotoGP Bharat GP: Riders Enjoying Indian Culture

An exciting reception at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) awaited the MotoGP riders, as they arrived in India for the MotoGP Grand Prix of India. The venue was filled with the vibrant culture of India as artists and a group of dancers performed for the arriving motorcyclists. Several riders, including Alex Marquez, Marzo Bezzechi, and KY Ahmed, performed a move to the catchy tune "Nattu Nattu" from the hit Indian film RRR.

Had so much fun trying to play cricket today ! Tomorrow I hope to be better on track!
Hoy hemos jugado un poco a cricket Espero que mañana se me dé un poco mejor cuando esté en la pista! #IndianGP pic.twitter.com/lK6kEwtDvy

— Pol Espargaró (@polespargaro) September 21, 2023

Riders like defending champion Francesco Bagnaia, runner-up Fabio Quartararo, and rising stars Luca Marini and Pol Espargaro took advantage of the opportunity to play an exciting match of gully cricket on the Buddh International Circuit. Their passion and enthusiasm were through the roof as they hit some spectacular shots that sent the ball sailing into the stands. 

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MotoGP Bharat GP: Marco Bezzecchi Lead FP1

In the first-ever Indian MotoGP, Marco Bezzecchi led the way in the prolonged opening practice session, followed closely by Marc Marquez of Honda. After Fabio Quartararo experienced two separate technical difficulties, Yamaha decided to bring Franco Morbidelli to the team garage as a safety measure. Takaaki Nakagami, riding an LCR Honda, was the unluckiest of the riders to crash in the gravel trap while trying to brake for the Turn 1 hairpin. The championship's leader, Francesco Bagnaia, came in 15th place. 

At the start of MotoGP at the Buddh International Circuit in India, Bagnaia had a 36-point lead over Jorge Martin of Pramac. There has been no pre-race testing in the Buddh International Circuit, so everything is fresh. Riders have been playing video games to get adapted to the ex-F1 track's layout, which features 13 turns and several long straights, the longest of which is just over 1km in length.

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