A new deal between Dorna, the MotoGP rights holder, and the Uttar Pradesh government, will see the continuation of the Indian Grand Prix until 2027.

MotoGP made its India debut in 2023 in a race dominated by Italy's Marco Bezzecchi. However, a number of reported financial circumstances saw the 2024 edition cancelled and the 2025 race pencilled in for March, compared to the September date in 2023.

The 2023 and 2024 races were promoted by Fairstreet Sports, who worked in conjunction with the Uttar Pradesh government and Dorna to deliver the event. Fairstreet's contract with Dorna was for seven years, and should have kept the Indian MotoGP round on the calendar until 2029.

From 2025, the new deal between Dorna and Uttar Pradesh will mean the government itself will promote the race, removing Fairstreet from the equation, between 2025 and 2027.

Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary-cum-Infrastructure & Industrial Development Commissioner for the Government of Uttar Pradesh, said: "Bringing MotoGP to Uttar Pradesh not only elevates our state on the global sports stage but also catalyzes substantial economic growth across tourism, hospitality, and associated sectors. This event will magnetize visitors worldwide, spotlighting Uttar Pradesh's prowess in hosting world-class sporting extravaganzas."

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, added: “We’re very happy to announce this new agreement made directly with the government of Uttar Pradesh. The inaugural Indian Grand Prix was a key success and brought an enormous amount of value to both MotoGP™ and our host region of UP, so it’s fantastic we are able to continue building that together into the future.

“India is an essential market for MotoGP, with a healthy, established audience for the racing, and one we know we can increase exponentially. There are also hundreds of millions of two-wheeled vehicles used across the country every day, making it vital for our manufacturers and for the sport itself thanks to MotoGP’s position as the pinnacle of two wheels.

“We’re very proud to work directly with the government of Uttar Pradesh to bring MotoGP™ back to India, and UP and Buddh International Circuit, for the next three seasons.”