If you’ve watched MotoGP coverage in the past few years, chances are good that you’re familiar with commentator Simon Crafar. He’s not just any commentator, though—he's a former racer who competed in multiple series, including the 500cc world championship, World Superbike, and the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race. You could say he’s got experience, in other words.
India’s Buddh International Circuit is a new stop on the MotoGP calendar in 2023. Designed by Hermann Tilke, Formula One fans might remember its early days hosting Formula One races from its opening in 2011 through 2013. It’s a technical circuit, but there’s a world of difference between operating F1 cars on a track and operating MotoGP bikes on a track. How does it stack up?