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Marco Bezzecchi Wins IndianOil Grand Prix of India - MotoGP Bharat 2023

  • 26 Sep 2023

Marco Bezzecchi, riding for the Mooney VR46 Ducati (GP22) team, claimed victory at the IndianOil Grand Prix of India - MotoGP Bharat 2023 on 24th Sept, completing the race in 36 minutes and 59.157 seconds at the Buddh International Circuit.

Key Points

  • New Sprint Race Format: This year's event introduced a new Sprint race format, consisting of Moto3 with 16 laps, Moto2 with 18 laps, and the MotoGP category featuring 21 laps of racing action.
  • Global Reach of MotoGP: MotoGP enjoys a global viewership, broadcasting to 200 countries and reaching up to 450 million households worldwide.
  • In India, the event attracted over 100,000 daily spectators at the Circuit, with millions more accessing content through TV and streaming platforms.
  • Government Recognition: The recognition of these races by the Government of India aims to boost tourism and economic opportunities in the region while elevating the profile of the Buddh International Circuit.