MotoGP Bharat 2023 to be shortened due to ‘hot and humid’ conditions. Details here

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MotoGP Bharat 2023: When and where to watch MotoGP in India, ticket details and more The Grand Prix of India features 82 riders from 41 teams vying for top honours in MotoGP, Moto 2 and Moto 3 over the course of three days. A MotoGP statement informing about the shortening of laps said, “The inaugural IndianOil Grand Prix of India is now well underway and has already set the scene for some incredible competition this weekend, with just 0.008s deciding the fastest rider on Friday." “Now, after gaining a first full day of experience in the hot and humid conditions – both of which are forecast to continue – riders have asked for race distances to be adjusted." the statement “Following their feedback and that of official tyre suppliers, one lap will therefore be taken off the Tissot Sprint, Moto2™ and Moto3™ races, and the MotoGP™ Grand Prix race will be shortened by three laps." MotoGP further noted.

Defending Champion Francesco Bagnai after witnessing the ‘very demanding’ conditions during two practice sessions on Friday told MotoGP Website, "I've never felt heat like this…I thought Malaysia and Thailand were hot but here you feel like you're burning in some parts of the track." Aprilia rider Raul Fernandez was quoted as saying by news agency AFP, “It's horrible. Sorry, but it's horrible.