New Delhi, 21 Sept. 2023: The Grand Prix of India is all set to unfold at the historic Buddh International Circuit, near here at Greater Noida, from Friday. But the Thursday action had enough colourful moments captured by the Photo Editor and Editorial adviser Srinivasa Krishnan. Here are a few of the images that capture the glimpses of the momentous Indian Grand Prix:

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Alex Espargaro of Aprilia Racing; Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

Alex Marquez, on a track walk. Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

Brad Binder and Jack Miller on Wednesday. Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

Brad Binder tries his hand at cricket. Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

Francesco Bagnaia on a track walk. Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

General View of he BIC. Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

BIC on Wednesday. Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

Marc Marquez in rain, track walk. Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

Hervé Poncharal, Mathilde Poncharal, Tech3. Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

Jack Miller and cricket. India makes it happen and Photo Editor Srinivasa Krishnan captures it. BIC, Indian GP, Delhi

Johann Zarco in rain, cycling... Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

Safety car.... Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan

Please note that one corner was demolished to get the homologation done and now the track has only 13 corners. From the original 16 for the F1 to 14, one was removed to make it 13 for the final run. There is also no long-lap penalty due to this cutting of the corner... Graphic courtesy Michelin.