Indian Motorcycle Grand Prix faced back-to-back cancellations that utterly disappointed the MotoGP lovers in the region. Why was MotoGP cancelled in India? Find out why the Indian MotoGP was Cancelled with the exact reason. Also, see when the Indian MotoGP will return with the possible date & venue.
Will MotoGP Come to India?
First time, a MotoGP event has taken place in India. The Indian motorcycle Grand Prix or Indian GP was part of the 2023 MotoGP Calendar. The Buddh International Circuit located at Jaypee Sports City hosted the event. The circuit is actually near Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Marco Bezzecchi won the race with his Ducati bike.
Will MotoGP return to India in 2024?
MotoGP was to return to India in 2024 but the event got canceled unfortunately. So, there was no Indian GP in the 2024 MotoGP Calendar. However, the authority has agreed on a new contract with the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The new deal runs till 2027.
Has confirmed the 2024 Indian GP has been rescheduled for March 2025?
It’s one of the FAQs available on the internet. Well, actually, the cancellation of the 2024 Indian GP resulted in its rescheduling in 2025. It was to take place in March 2025. Once again the Buddh International Circuit was to host the event. But yet again the Grand Prix event has been postponed making cancellation of 2 events in back-to-back years. So, there will be NO Indian GP in 2025 as well.
Why did Indian MotoGP get Cancelled?
The reports tell due to “Operational Circumstances” Indian GP couldn’t return. We can understand that there have been financial issues. The local authority failed to find sponsor money to pay the governing body & make room for the Indian GP in the 2025 calendar. The-Race.com suggested a turbulent domestic political situation was also a bit responsible. The original date was March 2025. But with such a scenario it seemed impossible to host it in time. They could have chosen a delayed date during the latest phase of the 2025 calendar. But there hasn’t been any free date in the mentioned time. Thus, the authority only could keep the Indian GP as a “reserved event”.
When will Indian Grand Prix Return?
Well, you might be a serious MotoGP fan and keep watching the event live right in India. There is some exciting news for you. Yes, the Indian Grand Prix will make a comeback. But not in 2025. Actually, the Indian GP will return in the 2026 Calendar and will take place during the earlier phase of the season. The most likely date for the return of the Indian GP is March 2026.
Take a look at some details of the Indian GP:
| Full Name | Indian Motorcycle Grand Prix |
| First Race | 2023 |
| Last Race | 2023 |
| Next Race | 2026 |
| Possible Date | March |
| Venue | Buddh International Circuit |
| Location | Jaypee Sports City (near Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Canceled Events | 2024 and 2025 |
| Possible Reserved Event | 2025 |
| Reason of Cancellation | Financial (Officially: Operational Circumstances) |
Former promoter Fairstreet Sports will no longer be in charge due to consecutive failures. Meanwhile, Invest UP, the investment arm of the state is set to replace as the new promoter.
