Lastly, we know that Dorna and the FIM stated in early May 2024 that the debut of the Kazakhstan MotoGP at the Sokol Circuit would be postponed after the natural disaster that hit Central Asia. And a few weeks ago there was information that the Indian MotoGP could potentially fail to attend in 2024 due to problems with paying financial fees from local promoters to Dorna. This weekend, a week before the 6th GP in Catalunya, there is another update where it is even possible that the Kazakhstan MotoGP has the potential to be postponed to 2025.
Regarding the Sokol Circuit, After a severe weather event accompanied by severe water damage, all available resources must be diverted to civil operations. The Sokol track itself will actually be ready for use, but the necessary infrastructure such as road access is currently only temporary and will not be able to withstand a MotoGP event. . Plus currently there is no internet network installed on the site. The 2024 MotoGP calendar, which initially contains 21 dates, leaves little room for maneuver, especially in the second half of the season.
There is only a reasonable time gap, also known as the summer break, between the German GP at Sachsenring and the race at Silverstone is scheduled four weeks later. There is a 14-day gap between the races at Misano (8 September) and India (22 September). . . This is all just a matter of the calendar, you know, we haven’t talked about the readiness of the structure and infrastructure, both main and supporting. . This has led to speculation that the Kazakhstan MotoGP is very likely to be postponed to 2025. . which means that 2024 will fail for them.
Meanwhile regarding India, during the elections, which last until June 1, most daily activities come to a halt. This also includes the activities of the Indian MotoGP promoter Fairstreets Sports. By law, payments from India may not be made to Dorna Sports rights holders until the end of the election period. If, for example, payments can be made in the first week after June 1, then it is estimated that the 2024 Indian MotoGP round will be held
The Buddh International Circuit will continue as planned on 20-22 September 2024
