MotoGP India Returns? AVM Global Signs Agreement with UP Government to Bring Races to BIC

MotoGP in India is back in the conversation, and this time it feels more real. The State Transformation Commission of Uttar Pradesh has signed an MoU with AVW Global to bring international racing back to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. Anyone who followed the 2023 race knows the track itself delivered, but the long-term plan never quite settled. This new agreement finally gives the project some structure. BIC already has the facilities and layout needed for world-level competition, so the focus now is on getting everything in place to welcome MotoGP and other championships again. For Indian motorsport, this is another push to put the circuit back on the global map and keep it there for more than just a single season.

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AVW Global will take charge of the technical and operational side, with CEO Amit Sandill and former MotoGP rider Karel Abraham involved. Their job is to handle the details that make a race weekend actually work, from logistics to approvals and overall execution. With experience linked to the Brno Circuit, the team now has the task of making sure BIC is fully ready for international racing again.

Shri Manoj Kumar Singh, CEO of the State Transformation Commission, highlighted the government’s vision: 'AVW Global will help Uttar Pradesh bring international motorcycle racing back to India in a truly professional manner. Fans across the country are eager to witness these iconic machines on track again. Uttar Pradesh is committed to enabling a cohesive ecosystem for motorsport and youth development. High-octane racing is coming to the state very soon. We are determined to utilise the Buddh International Circuit to its fullest potential and build a sustainable sporting economy around it.'

Karel Abraham, Founder at AVW Global, added: 'Having raced in MotoGP and operated a world-class circuit, I understand what it takes to build a successful motorsport ecosystem. India is the world’s largest motorcycle market—it deserves world-class racing. AVW Global is committed to delivering this professionally, with fans at the centre of everything we do.'

The next step is simple on paper: lock in calendar slots for MotoGP and the Asia Road Racing Championship. The project finally has a direction and a target, and everything now depends on aligning the circuit, organisers and championship requirements. If that comes together, Greater Noida could be back on the schedule sooner rather than later.

The Uttar Pradesh government is looking beyond just one race. The idea is to turn the Buddh International Circuit into a proper motorsport hub that attracts teams, riders and investment. Regular events, tourism and infrastructure development are all part of the plan to give Northern India a steady place on the global racing calendar.

There is also strong interest from MotoGP’s side. Liberty Media wants to grow MotoGP’s audience, and India is a major target as the world’s largest two-wheeler market. Dorna had first signed a deal with Fairstreet Sports, and the 2023 race did go ahead, though the 2024 round was later cancelled. After that, Dorna signed a fresh three-year agreement directly with the Uttar Pradesh government, effectively resetting the plan for the Indian GP. The promoter process has since been restarted as part of this revised approach, with the focus now on getting everything in place for a stable return to BIC.