Uttar Pradesh to host India’s first MotoGP racing event

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is set to host the country’s first MotoGP racing event at the Buddha international circuit in Greater Noida on September 22 and 23, the state government spokesman said.

Additional chief secretary (sports), Navneet Sehgal said that the people across the world would be able to watch the bike



racing event through various media platforms.

He said that the adventurous championship comprising the high-end racing machines would further bolster the image of ‘Brand UP’.

The development marks the return of a big-ticket motorsport event in the country after Formula 1’s departure in 2013.