This weekend marks the first time in MotoGP history that the series is racing in India, utilising the former Formula 1 venue about 50km away from New Delhi.
Weather conditions have already proved punishing for riders, with the extreme heat experienced in practice on Friday prompting a change to race distances.
Today’s sprint was scheduled to be run over 12 laps, but will now take place over 11, while the grand prix has been shortened by three laps.
Reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia told the media on Friday that it felt like his throat and his legs were burning while he rode down the back straight.
Moments before Q2 for the Moto3 class was due to get under way on Saturday afternoon, a heavy downpour has forced a lengthy delay to qualifying action.
With the MotoGP sprint due to get under way at 11am BST, racing action is likely to be delayed should conditions clear enough for the Moto3 and Moto2 qualifying sessions to be completed.
Due to the lack of wet data on the Buddh track, MotoGP riders have agreed that in the event of rain there will be an additional practice in the conditions before the sprint.
Source: Autosport