Some of the riders and crew officers certain for the inaugural MotoGP spherical in India, together with six-time champion Marc Marquez, are awaiting their visas forward of the race this weekend. Sources in Repsol Honda Team confirmed to PTI that the arrival of its riders Marquez and Joan Mir in India has been delayed because of visa points. Both the Spanish drivers have been scheduled to attend a promotional occasion close to Delhi on Wednesday however now that go to stands cancelled.

“The riders are yet to reach India due to visa issues. So there was no option but to cancel tomorrow’s event,” a supply informed PTI.

Dorna Sports are the organisers and rights holders of the occasion. Fairstreet Sports are the native promoters of the occasion.

Sources in Fairstreet informed PTI that round 1800 visas wanted to be utilized for personnel within the paddock however a technical glitch within the utility system triggered the delay. However, sources mentioned, as of Tuesday, a lot of the visas have been issued barring just a few missing correct documentation.

“The visa were applied on September 5 but due to a technical glitch on the part of the travel agency, the delay happened. 600 visa applications were pending till yesterday, now most of them have been cleared including the visa of Marquez.

“Few people who haven’t stuffed up the shape correctly are left. You cannot do something about that as one has to observe legislation of the land. Majority of the crew officers and riders are already right here,” said a source.

India is hosting an event of this magnitude for the first time since the now defunct Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix. The race was dropped from the calendar following the 2013 season due to financial, taxation and bureaucratic issues.

Dorna and Fairstreet have signed a seven-year MoU for the race in India but the event’s future hugely depends on how this weekend unfolds.

Later in the day, the promoters have also officially said that they are hopeful of sorting out the matter at the earliest.

“We have been up to date concerning the present difficulty of delays within the visa issuance course of. We wish to share that now we have been working relentlessly to resolve the identical in the very best method. Close to 500 visas have been cleared and a big quantity might be achieved shortly,” read a statement issued by the promoters.

“The devoted groups are doing the whole lot potential to make sure each rider, crew, technical officers visa are issued on the earliest. This incident was surprising and we’re doing no matter is required to handle the identical instantly.

“We are confident that all pending visas will be processed and all race personnel required for the race would reach India timely and safely,” the assertion added.

The race promoters have additionally thanked all of the involved authorities concerned for his or her help and cooperation.

“We understand the importance of a seamless experience for all participants and attendees and encourage everyone to be patient and cooperate with us and the teams. We are immensely grateful to the Indian Government, MEA, MHA and the UP Government for their continued support and coordination.” Earlier this yr, India hosted its first FIA World Championship standing in 10 years when the Formula E race was held in Hyderabad. It is unlikely that the championships will return subsequent yr after not discovering a spot on the provisional calendar for 2024.

Formula E was not happy with how the native organisers left the preparations to the final minute.