Marc Marquez And Other Racers Experience Visa Delay For MotoGP India 2023

JAKARTA - At the much-anticipated annual event, several top MotoGP riders, including six-time world champion Marc Marquez, face travel problems. This is due to visa delays ahead of the 2023 Indian MotoGP.

Marc Marquez, who is currently racing for Repsol Honda's team, revealed the delay in his trip to India via uploads on Instagram on Tuesday, September 19. He posted a photo of himself cycling while revealing that the flight was delayed due to visa issues.

Apart from Marquez, a number of Moto3 riders and media staff are also waiting for their visa to attend the inaugural Indian MotoGP. The competition is scheduled to be held at Buddh International Circuit on the outskirts of New Delhi, September 24.

Local organizers stated that they were "working hard" to ensure the visas were immediately issued.

"We regret the unexpected delay in the visa issuance process. We are pleased to announce that most visas have been processed, and many more will be completed soon," Indian immigration officers said.

In that race, Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia will bring a 36-point advantage over Jorge Martin of Pramac Racing in the competition which is the 13th race of the season.

Although some riders have highlighted the shortage of run-off areas at several corners ahead of MotoGP's debut at the Buddh Circuit which was previously used for Formula 1 races. Loris Capirossi, security adviser to Dorna Sports, a MotoGP commercial rights holder, is satisfied with the circuit's layout.

"It has a fast bend and a good braking spot, and it will be interesting to see how each rider competes here," Capirossi, who is also a former MotoGP rider, said in a statement on Tuesday, September 19.