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MotoGP's first Indian GP hit by visa chaos as some teams and riders unable to fly
The inaugural MotoGP round in India at the Buddh International Circuit is facing uncertainty due to delayed track works and unfinished homologation process. Riders, including Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro, are concerned about track safety and plan to inspect it themselves before making a decision on whether to race or not. Many paddock members, including the factory Honda squad and rider Marc Marquez, have been unable to travel to India due to visa issues. Teams like Ducati and Aprilia have been able to travel, while others have not. The International Road-Race Teams’ Association (IRTA) has promised to reimburse affected outfits for flight changes. The event organizers hope to resolve the visa situation and run the event as scheduled, but there is a possibility of curtailing Friday’s running depending on the visa situation.
Source: motorsport
