The Italian clocked one minute, 44.7820 seconds to pip Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac Racing. Martin settled as the second fastest rider finishing 0.008 seconds slower than Marini.
A 12-member team from the MotoGP commercial rights holder, Dorna Sports, has concluded a recce of the Buddh International Circuit ahead of its inaugural race on September 22-24.
Maini started from P3 on the grid on prime tyres and held on to his position for several laps while Arthur Leclerc was right behind him putting pressure on the softer tyres.
The track, which hosted Formula 1 races from 2011 to 2013, has been modified to suit the requirements of two-wheel racing.
The family of legendary Formula One driver Michael Schumacher intends to sue a German publication for releasing what it claimed to be an AI-generated conversation with Schumacher.
Oscar Piastri is hoping that his first Formula One race on Australian soil, the Australian Grand Prix, on Sunday, will go better than his first start in Melbourne.
Qatar has also signed a 10-year deal to host Formula One from 2023. There will be no race in Qatar next year because of the FIFA World Cup which the country is hosting.
The F4 Indian Championships and Formula Regional Indian Championships, which will be based on F3 cars, are both certified by the FIA.
Former F1 driver Eddie Irvine talks about the new generation drivers and former Ferrari great and teammate Michael Schumacher
