Indian Grand Prix: Everything you need to know as MotoGP arrives

MotoGP is set to make landfall in India with the inaugural race being held at the Buddh International Circuit

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There will be 22 riders competing from 11 teams in the Grand Prix over the weekend while a total off 44 riders will be competing when the riders from Moto2 (30) and Moto3 (30) are accounted for.

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The BIC has earlier hosted the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The race weekend will be divided into practice, the two qualifying sessions, a sprint race of 12 laps and then the main race on.

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Friday will be the day the free practice sessions take place. The sessions will be conducted between 4pm and 5pm IST.

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The first qualifying session will then take place from 11.20am to 11.35 am after which the second qualifying will be from 11.45am to 12pm

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Sunday will be the main race day. The riders will warm up for 10 minutes starting at 11.20am. This will be followed by a fan parade from 11.30am to 12.05pm.

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It was designed by German engineer Hermann Tike, who had also designed the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia and the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, among other famous venues around the world.

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Organisers Fairstreet Sports expects a top speed of over the world record 366.1kmph set by Brad Binder of Red Bull KTM this year.

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Eleven teams will be represented on the MotoGP grid, with two drivers turning out for each. Here is a list of the teams and their riders

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