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Continuing Visa Delays Plague Inaugural Indian MotoGP

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Continuing Visa Delays Plague Inaugural Indian MotoGP

In the run-up to this weekend’s much-anticipated inaugural Indian MotoGP, Fairstreet Sports, the event’s organizer, has been grappling with a visa crisis that threatens the smooth execution of the event. Despite working tirelessly alongside Indian authorities, more than a few members of the Grand Prix paddock are still awaiting their crucial visas, just days before the event kicks off at the Buddh International Circuit.

Among the high-profile victims of this visa turmoil was Marc Marquez, the eight-time world champion, who had to reshuffle his travel plans due to visa complications. Fortunately, he recently announced on his social media that he has finally secured his visa, offering some relief to fans and organizers alike.

Fairstreet Sports, in conjunction with the support of the Uttar Pradesh state government, remains optimistic that the Indian GP will proceed as planned, with the entire paddock eventually securing their visas.

In an official statement, Fairstreet Sports addressed the ongoing visa delays, saying, “We have been updated about the current issue of delays in the visa issuance process. We would like to share that we have been working relentlessly to resolve the same in the best possible manner. Close to 500 visas have been cleared, and a large number will be processed shortly. The dedicated teams are doing everything possible to ensure every rider, team, and technical official’s visa is issued at the earliest. This incident was unexpected, and we are doing whatever is required to address it immediately.”

Recognizing the importance of a seamless experience for all participants and attendees, they also urged everyone to remain patient and cooperate with their efforts and those of the teams. Fairstreet Sports expressed gratitude to the Indian Government, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the UP Government for their unwavering support and coordination. They voiced confidence that all pending visas would be processed in time for the race, ensuring the timely and safe arrival of all essential race personnel.

In addition to the visa woes, concerns have also been raised about the safety of the Buddh International Circuit. These concerns, led by Aleix Espargaro, have highlighted the fact that the circuit has yet to receive official homologation for MotoGP racing. This leaves little room for error, especially with the event just around the corner, set to begin in less than two days. Despite these hurdles, the organizers remain determined to see the inaugural Indian MotoGP through to a successful conclusion.

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