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PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

April 14, 2014 11:18 IST
A grid girl looks on in the pit during the MotoGp Grand Prix of The Americas - Free Qualifying at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday

Take a look at some of the hottest Grid Girls who scorched the MotoGp Grand Prix of The Americas in Austin, Texas, over the weekend.

It was the second consecutive wire-to-wire win for the 21-year Spanish world champion Marc Marquez who stormed to victory at the Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday.

But the victory came with some inspiring female attention from the pits. 

Yes, the grid girls were there in all their splendour as they cheered and watched the racers vroom their way into the competition.

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PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

April 14, 2014 11:18 IST
A grid girl smiles in paddock during the MotoGp Grand Prix of The Americas - Free Practice at the Circuit of The Americas on Friday

The grid girls made their presence felt right from day one of the competition.

Meanwhile at the race, Marquez, who claimed his first career MotoGP premier class win at the Circuit of the Americas last year, continued his love affair with the Austin layout, storming home 4.12 seconds in front of compatriot and factory Honda team mate Dani Pedrosa.

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PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

April 14, 2014 11:18 IST
A grid girl looks on in pit during the MotoGp Grand Prix of The Americas - Free Qualifying at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday

The race was one hell of a competition even as these grid girls made things hotter on the sidelines in sunny Texas.

After dominating every practice session and qualifying, Marquez was quick to stamp his authority on the race as he and Pedrosa steadily pulled away from the field.

By the midway mark of the 21 lap-race, the contest had boiled down to a two-way battle between Marquez and Pedrosa, the two Honda riders opening up an 11 second gap on the chasing pack.

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PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

April 14, 2014 11:18 IST
A grid girl looks on in pit during the MotoGp U.S. Grand Prix of The Americas - Free Qualifying at Circuit of The Americas on Saturday

It was a surprise third place finish for Dovizioso and a big day for Ducati as they returned to the podium for the first time since September 2012.

These grid girls must have cast their spell with their beauty to inspire Dovizioso and his team to a podium finish!