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After a delay of almost two hours due to rain, the very first MotoGP race on Indian soil got under way on Saturday with the shortened sprint contest.

Marquez suffered a high-side at the Turn 5 left-hander at the end of the first qualifying segment.

India’s MotoGP debut: In 2011, India hosted F1; this weekend, the inaugural MotoGP Grand Prix of India takes place. The premier two-wheeler championship is sanctioned by FIM, with Dorna Sports as commercial rights holder. MotoGP bikes are bespoke machines, with 11 teams fielding two riders each. Practice sessions on Fri,…

MotoGP riders learn, adapt and find limits on 1st day of Indian GP at Buddh Int'l Circuit; Bezzecchi, Marini top 2 practice sessions; Martin, Espargaro, Marquez, Bagnaia, Quartararo, Zarco, Mir in top 10; Binder 12th after yellow flag lap cancelled.

MotoGP commentator Simon Crafar was also a racer, and he's not afraid to put his leathers on and get back out to show the world what the Buddh Circuit is about.

Honda has endured a miserable 2023 season, with Mir yet to score any more points since the opening grand prix of the season in Portugal back in March.

At Indian Grand Prix, a minor incident with big implications occurred on first day of running. Fans spotted distorted Indian map, omitting Jammu and Kashmir, on global broadcast feed. MotoGP apologized for mishap, expressing support and appreciation for host country.

The YZR-M1 has regularly occupied the bottom part of the MotoGP speed traps in recent years, with its lack of grunt contributing to its slide down the order.

Having successfully hosted MotoGP since 2004, Lusail International Circuit (LIC) was given the opportunity to stage F1 in November 2021 due to several races being lost because of the COVID pandemic.