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The MotoGP paddock’s road to Indian GP action has been rocky, but a good first impression is still possible in what will be a massive weekend
The inaugural Indian Grand Prix in MotoGP has faced numerous challenges and has damaged its reputation even before the race has begun. The process of organizing the race has been chaotic, with visa issues causing many attendees to miss their flights and spend large sums of money to rectify the last-minute problems. Freelance workers in the paddock have been hit the hardest, seeing their travel budgets double or triple due to missed flights and the need to rebook alternatives. On arrival in India, there were reports of hotels not honoring bookings, adding to the PR hit before the event even started. Additionally, concerns over track safety and the late homologation have deterred fans from attending and planning trips in advance. Despite these challenges, riders have agreed that the track is safe enough to race upon.
Source: The Race
