In what comes as a sad news for motorsport enthusiasts in the country, MotoGP is set to drop India from the 2024 calendar, replacing it with Kazakhstan GP, according to a report in motorsport.

In what comes as a sad news for motorsport enthusiasts in the country, MotoGP is set to drop India from the 2024 calendar, replacing it with Kazakhstan GP, according to a report in motorsport.com. The championship was hosted for the first time at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) on the outskirts of the capital city of Delhi in September last year, as part of the sport's expansion in South Asia. Though the race was delivered successfully, despite some troubles, the last few months have seemingly dented hopes of MotoGP returning to the subcontinent. The report states that promoter Fairstreet Sports hasn’t paid its dues to certain vendors, including Dorna - the exclusive commercial rights holder to the MotoGP World Championship., recently bought by Formula One owner Liberty Media. The high-ranking Dorna officials had set a May 20 deadline for Fairstreet to settle the dues. However, taking the previous delays into account, it appears highly unlikely that the Indian promoter will be able to catch up with the payments. With India nearly out of the calendar, plans are being chalked up to replace it with the inaugural Kazakhstan Grand Prix on September 20-22. "Dorna has made several visits to Sokol and also to Almaty, the most populous city in Kazakhstan with the intention of ensuring that all the necessary infrastructures are in place," the report stated. The series originally had 22 races in the 2024 calendar but the cancellation of the Argentina GP and India GP has brought down to 20. Also read | Max Verstappen's dad might be the reason if at all he decides to leave Red Bull: Ex-driver Previous instances This is not the first instance when a motorsport event has been cancelled in India. Earlier this year, Formula E announced the cancellation of the Hyderabad E-Prix, alleging a contract breach by the Telangana government. The second Formula E race in India was slated to take place on February 10. "The cancellation comes following a decision by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department (MAUD), under the control of the Government of Telangana, not to fulfil the Host City Agreement signed on 30 October 2023," Formula E said in a statement. The introduction of MotoGP and Formula E had raised hopes among Indian spectators that Formula 1 would make its long-awaited return to BIC, having staged three Indian Grand Prix between 2011 and 2013. However, given the quick cancellations, it appears unlikely that Liberty Media will take the risk again. (With inputs from agencies)

After F1 and Formula E, MotoGP set to dump India. Know why

The British and the Australian MotoGPs were both cancelled on Friday as the coronavirus continued to cut a swathe through international motorsport.

The British race at Silverstone was scheduled for August 28-30, while the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island was due to take place from October 23-25.

"We're saddened to have to announce the cancellation of these iconic events," Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports, said in a statement.

Organisers were unable to find a "way through the logistical and operational issues resulting from the pandemic and rearranged calendar", Ezpeleta said.

Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle said he was "extremely disappointed about the cancellation of the British MotoGP... but we support the decision that has had to be taken at this exceptional time".

Paul Little, chairman of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, also expressed disappointment but backed the decision to cancel.

"We're very disappointed that MotoGP fans throughout Victoria, Australia and internationally won't get the chance to make the pilgrimage to see the world's best riders compete on one of the best circuits anywhere in the world, but the right decision has been made," Little said.

Globe-trotting MotoGP and Formula One have both been battered by the coronavirus shutdown, with their seasons yet to start and the prospect of a drastically rejigged schedule in the second half of the year.

The British and the Australian MotoGPs were both cancelled on Friday as the coronavirus continued to cut a swathe through international motorsport. The British race at Silverstone was scheduled for August 28-30, while the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island was due to take place from October 23-25.

The British and the Australian MotoGPs were both cancelled on Friday as the coronavirus continued to cut a swathe through international motorsport. The British race at Silverstone was scheduled for August 28-30, while the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island was due to take place from October 23-25. "We're saddened to have to announce the cancellation of these iconic events," Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports, said in a statement. Organisers were unable to find a "way through the logistical and operational issues resulting from the pandemic and rearranged calendar", Ezpeleta said. Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle said he was "extremely disappointed about the cancellation of the British MotoGP... but we support the decision that has had to be taken at this exceptional time". Paul Little, chairman of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, also expressed disappointment but backed the decision to cancel. "We're very disappointed that MotoGP fans throughout Victoria, Australia and internationally won't get the chance to make the pilgrimage to see the world's best riders compete on one of the best circuits anywhere in the world, but the right decision has been made," Little said. Globe-trotting MotoGP and Formula One have both been battered by the coronavirus shutdown, with their seasons yet to start and the prospect of a drastically rejigged schedule in the second half of the year.

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After F1 and Formula E, MotoGP set to dump India. Know why

British, Australian MotoGPs cancelled over virus