MotoGP's Australian GP delayed due to bad weather
The Australian Grand Prix has been delayed by at least an hour due to poor weather at Phillip Island on Sunday. The last-ever MotoGP race at the iconic Phillip Island circuit was due to kick off at 2pm local time, but all track action has been delayed until at least 3pm, with an exact schedule yet to be announced. While Melbourne continues to witness heavy rain, lack of visibility remains ...…
The Australian Grand Prix of MotoGP has been delayed by at least an hour due to adverse weather conditions at Phillip Island on Sunday. Originally scheduled to begin at 2pm local time, track action is now set to commence no earlier than 3pm local time, with an updated schedule yet to be announced. The primary issue is poor visibility caused by heavy rain and a lack of visibility, which has prevented the MotoGP medical helicopter from being deployed.
The championship regulations mandate that the helicopter be on standby in case a rider requires an airlift to a hospital. MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 races are all scheduled for Sunday, with the premier class likely to be prioritized if weather conditions improve. The warm-up session, originally moved from 9:40am to 11am, has been cancelled altogether. MotoGP officials plan to provide further updates on the situation at 2pm local time (3am GMT).
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