Overview
- Uttar Pradesh’s State Transformation Commission signed an MoU on February 24 with AVW Global, founded by ex-MotoGP rider Karel Abraham, to pursue premier motorcycle events at Buddh International Circuit.
- Two Wheels Motor Racing’s Ron Hogg said the Asia Road Racing Championship could race at Buddh as early as July–August 2026, subject to clearances and calendar alignment.
- Officials confirmed no fixed timeline for MotoGP’s return, with fresh commercial talks and a viable calendar slot still required before the championship can be reinstated.
- AVW Global identified Buddh International Circuit as the primary venue after evaluating options, citing its prior MotoGP hosting and world championship-ready infrastructure.
- The partnership is framed as a long-term motorsport ecosystem push focused on talent pathways, tourism, jobs and investment in a market that remains the world’s largest for two-wheelers.