MotoGP's 30-year run at Phillip Island washed out by rain
Heavy rain and poor visibility forced cancellation of the final MotoGP race at the Victorian circuit.
The last MotoGP race at Phillip Island was cancelled on Sunday after hours of waiting in heavy rain left fans disappointed and safety officials unable to clear the track. The medical helicopter, required to operate before any race can proceed, could not fly in the poor conditions.
The Moto2 and Moto3 races and Australian Superbikes event three were also cancelled earlier. The race marks the end of three decades at the Bass Coast circuit.
MotoGP shifts to a street circuit in Adelaide from 2027. Organisers said full refunds would go to Sunday ticketholders, with partial refunds for multi-day passes.
A MotoGP riders farewell lap was being held at 3:45pm.
- 30 years at Phillip Island
- Circuit run
- Ventnor circuit, Bass Coast, Victoria
- Location
- Adelaide street circuit from 2027
- New venue
- 3:30pm after race delayed from 2pm start
- Cancellation time
Why it mattersA crowd that braved the weather saw none of the racing they came for, and Australia loses a major motorsport fixture that had run since 1997.
AustraliaAustralians lose the MotoGP race at Phillip Island after three decades, though the series returns to Australia via Adelaide's new street circuit starting in 2027.
Corroborated bymotogp.com·theguardian.com
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