Australian MotoGP GP cancelled due to rain
Heavy rain and poor visibility led to the cancellation of the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races. Riders said farewell to Phillip Island Circuit, which will leave the calendar next year, with a ceremonial lap behind the safety car.
The Australian Grand Prix, the 18th round of the MotoGP World Championship, was cancelled due to heavy rain. In its statement, the organisers said that severe weather conditions, along with low visibility that prevented medical helicopter operations, played a role in the decision. For this reason, the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races were all removed from the schedule.
Following the decision, the riders gathered on the track. The riders took a ceremonial lap behind the safety car. They stopped on the main straight to greet the fans.
This lap served as a farewell to Phillip Island Circuit, which will leave the MotoGP calendar next year. The circuit's removal from the calendar after this season created an emotional moment for riders and fans alike.
The next stop of the season will be the Malaysian Grand Prix. The race will be run on 1 November. It is not yet clear whether the organisers will make any further statement about the later rounds following the cancellation decision in Australia.
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