India’s new formula one circuit may also be used for a MotoGP race.

With a bespoke venue currently being built by the Jaypee Group near the capital New Delhi, India is set to host its inaugural grand prix next October.

And according to a report in the Times of India, Jaypee is currently in talks with the MotoGP organising body Dorna.

“Yes, we are in touch,” said Jaypee’s executive general manager Manu Bhaskar Gaur, hinting at a first MotoGP race in 2012.

The Yas Marina track, scene of the last two F1 season finales, is targeting a round of the MotoGP series.

“We are working on it for 2012,” the Abu Dhabi venue’s boss Richard Cregan told emirates247.com.

“It’s not confirmed yet, but we are working on that with MotoGP. The circuit may have to have some work on the curves but this is normal,” he added.

The impressive floodlit circuit was built in 2009 at a cost of some $1bn.