Mumbai's first powerboat race: Here is the full schedule and timings

After the Bombay High Court gave its nod, the international power boat racing event is slated to be held in the city from Friday.

Six teams compete in the NEXA P1 Powerboat, Indian Grand Prix of the Seas, with each consisting of two P1 Panther Powerboats, manned by a pilot and a navigator, who compete on a 5.2km specially designed racetrack on water.

The racetrack on water, a first in Powerboat Racing, will now be implemented across all Grand Prix of the Seas events and will prove to be a real test of skill and strategy for all pilots and navigators.

Here is the schedule of the event

March 3

Mandatory practice run -1:15 pm to 1:45 pm | Qualifying sessions – 2 pm to 5 pm

March 4 (Day 2)

Parade lap – 2 pm | Race 1 – 2:15 pm to 3 pm | Mandatory Gap – 3 pm to 4 pm | Race 2 – 4 pm to 4:45 pm

March 5 (Day 3)

Free Practice Run: 2 pm | Parade La: 2:45 pm | Grand Finale: 3 pm to 4 pm | Podium Presentation: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Venue: Marine Drive