MotoGP India: Ahead of the Indian Oil Grand Prix of India MotoGP, the safety car and bike arrived at the Buddh International Circuit on Saturday. The MotoGP event is scheduled to take place at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from September 22 to 24, and preparations for it are almost complete.
To ensure the safety of the riders during the race, three cars and one 1000 cc BMW bike will travel at the same speed along the pit lane, which runs parallel to the track. Additionally, a BMW safety car and a 1000 cc BMW bike have been deployed at the Buddha International Circuit to enhance rider safety.
Three safety cars to be present
A total of three safety cars including the BMW M5CS will be present at the venue during the race. Its presence is essential to ensure prompt medical assistance in case of an incident on the opening lap. Additionally, the safety car is dispatched to assess track conditions when needed.
The remaining safety cars – the BMW M2 (G87), and the BMW M3 touring will land at the venue on Sunday. The safety bike – the BMW M 1000 RR – will also be used during the race at the Buddh International Circuit. The safety car is placed at the back of the rear of the grid at the start of the race. During the first lap of the race, it passes the riders before retreating into the pit lane.
The Indian Oil Grand Prix of India, organized by Fair Street Sports in association with Dorna Sports, promises to be an exciting event. It will feature 41 teams and 82 riders participating in the MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 categories. Renowned names like Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi, Brad Binder, Jack Miller, and Jorge Martin will be among the participants.
1.5 lakh visitors to attend
The event is expected to attract over 1.5 lakh visitors, including over 10,000 foreign delegates. The occasion will see guests and riders from somewhere around 22 nations. The Yamuna Freeway Modern Improvement Authority (Yeida) has been coordinated to go to viable measures to guarantee that the occasion is directed with 'discipline and grandeur'.
The police have already made elaborate security arrangements for the event. They have deployed over 3,000 personnel, including 1,000 traffic police personnel, to manage the crowd and traffic. They have also set up checkpoints at various places and are conducting regular patrols.
The MotoGP Bharat event is the first time that India will host a round of the FIM MotoGP World Championship. The race is expected to attract over 100,000 spectators and generate Rs. 100 crore (about US$13 million) in revenue for the state.
The Buddh International Circuit is a 5.148-kilometer (3.197-mile) track that was built in 2010. It hosted Formula One races from 2011 to 2013, but the races were discontinued due to financial problems. The circuit has since been modified to make it suitable for MotoGP racing.
(Input: Rahul Thakur)
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