- By Poorva Karki
- Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
MotoGP Bharat 2023: India is all set to script history in the field of motorcycle racing, and the fans are all in to witness the big event. With India hosting its first-ever MotoGP racing event, the fans of the sports flooded social media with their excitement over seeing the racers ride their wheels on the Indian ground for the first time. The event, which has been named MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix, began today, September 22, and will culminate on Sunday, September 24. The 3-day racing event has already raised a wave of joy among people who are flocking to Greater Noida’s Buddh International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh to watch the event unfold. Although the main racing event will be held on September 24, the audience has already started taking seats around the tracks to watch the practice races, which began today. The qualification races will be held tomorrow, September 23.
#MotoGP bikes are on track in India! 🚦
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) September 22, 2023
Let's goooooooooooooo! 🔥#IndianGP 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/bMIrcNmW9h
The ticket prices for the event will reportedly start from Rs 800 and will reach up to Rs 1,80,000. From Aleix Espargaro to Francesco Bagnaia, the event will witness several big names from the field.
Taking to the internet, people expressed their excitement for the big race and shared posts and reactions on the same. Most people also shared videos of today's practice session amid their eager wait for the main event, which is scheduled for Sunday.
“The riders are finding braking for turn 1 quite tricky in the FP1 session. Most riders have gone on to the gravel at the end of the turn including the championship leaders. #MotoGP #IndianGP,” a user said.
The riders are finding braking for turn 1 quite tricky in the FP1 session. Most riders have gone on to the gravel at the end of the turn including the championship leaders. #MotoGP #IndianGPpic.twitter.com/xKxUMSIuir
— Anish Pathiyil (@Anishpathiyil) September 22, 2023
“The streets are empty, cuz everyone's at the #IndianGP! MotoGP Bharat upon us starting todayyy!” said a another.
The streets are empty, cuz everyone's at the #IndianGP! 🇮🇳
— Hetal (@heyytal) September 22, 2023
MotoGP Bharat upon us starting todayyy! pic.twitter.com/6gPHxLIpZb
“Me when i listen indian music (try to dance it) #IndianGP,” added a third person.
me when i listen indian music (try to dance it) #IndianGPpic.twitter.com/dbqFt0tg7n
— cata (@sainzc55) September 21, 2023
“Moto GP TRAIL START TODAY AT F1 RACE TRACK BIC GREATER NOIDA YAMUNA EXPRESSWAY,” commented a fourth.
Moto GP TRAIL START TOADAY AT F1 RACE TRACK BIC GREATER NOIDA YAMUNA EXPRESSWAY. @MotoGP pic.twitter.com/jHVPhOPjiP
— Devendra singh (@dev_journol) September 21, 2023
“Jaume Masia becomes the first rider to top a session at the Buddh International Circuit,” added a fifth.
Jaume Masia becomes the first rider to top a session at the Buddh International Circuit#Moto3 #MotoGP #MotoGPBharat #IndianGP pic.twitter.com/axspnK6cuf
— Sandip Sikdar (@ronnie_sandip) September 22, 2023
“First time ever MotoGP Race from Sept 22nd to 24th, exciting MotoGP Return at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Bharat. Total Participation 11 major teams Daily audience approx 1.5 lakh people Global broadcast 200 countries Ticket price ₹800 to ₹1.80 lakh Total 3 day events, 20 different race Final race event’s Sept 24th Leading companies like Shell, Red Bull, BMW, and others participate in the Greater Noida MotoGP event,”said a sixth person.
First time ever MotoGP Race from Sept 22nd to 24th, exciting MotoGP Return at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Bharat.
— 🇮🇳 Amαr (@Amarrrrz) September 22, 2023
🏎️Total Participation 11 major teams
🏎️Daily audience approx 1.5 lakh people
🌍Global broadcast 200 countries
🎫Ticket price ₹800 to ₹1.80 lakh
🏍️… pic.twitter.com/OsZgk12JQX
#Moto2 boys in town @MotoGPBharat @motogp #IndianGP #MotoGPBharat #MotoGP pic.twitter.com/PruGtvDngV
— Sunny Soral (@sunnysoral) September 22, 2023
🇮🇳 Bikes on track! I repeat, we have bikes on track Moto3 session starts -
— Desi Racing Co. (@DesiRacingco) September 22, 2023
Here's a view on the Main Straight #MotoGP #Bharat #IndianGP #MotoGPBharatpic.twitter.com/cOFbxKd8Pv