Jaypee Sports International Limited (JPSI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the Airtel Indian GP F-1 race, to be held at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, from Oct. 26 to 28. Besides, JPSI also announced the schedule of the two support races — the MRF championship and the JK Racing Asia Series.
The schedule: October 26: JK Racing Asia Series (practice): 8.45-9.15 a.m.; F1 first practice: 10-11.30 a.m.; MRF challenge (practice): 12-12.30 p.m.; F1 Paddock Club (pit lane walk) 12.35-1.45 p.m.; F1 second practice: 2-3.30 p.m.; F1 press conference: 4-5 p.m.; MRF challenge (qualifying): 4-4.30 p.m.; Marshall pit lane walk: 5.45 p.m.
October 27: JK Asia Racing Series (qualifying): 9.15-9.45 a.m.; F1 Paddock Club (pit lane walk): 9.50-10.40 a.m.; F1 third practice: 11 a.m.-12 noon; MRF Championship first race (10 laps or 25 mins): 12.25-12.55 p.m.; F1 Paddock Club pit lane walk: 1-1.45 p.m.; F1 Qualifying: 2 p.m.; JK Asia Racing Series first race (10 laps or 25 mins): 3:30-4 p.m.
October 28: F1 Paddock Club pit lane walk: 10-10.50 p.m.; MRF Championship second race (10 laps or 25 mins): 11-11:30 a.m.; JK Asia Racing Series second race (10 laps or 25 mins): 12-12.30 p.m.; F1 Paddock Club pit lane walk: 12.35 p.m.-2.15 p.m.; F1 drivers grid parade: 1.30 p.m.; F1 starting grid presentation: 1:40-2:15 p.m.; National anthem: 2.46 p.m.; Grand Prix: 3 p.m.