P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The following tables show a breakdown of the official MotoGP spectator numbers for 2023 vs 2022.
In 2023, a total of 2,857,925 people attended MotoGP events, compared to 2,427,928 in 2022. The Le Mans event set a new MotoGP record with 278,805 fans. The Sachsenring grand prix in Germany and Mugello in Italy also had large attendance numbers. Attendance figures for the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) were not provided. Attendance for individual days, especially with the introduction of Sprint races, was considered significant. Le Mans had the highest Saturday attendance, while Valencia had the biggest increase on Saturday for the Bagnaia vs Martin battle. Some venues, like Termas de Rio Hondo and Mandalika, had fewer fans on Saturdays compared to 2022. The Sunday attendance was highest at Le Mans, followed by Assen and several other venues. Phillip Island saw a significant drop in Sunday attendance due to extreme weather conditions. Lusail circuit in Qatar had a notable increase in attendance compared to 2022.
