Phillip Island GP update: MotoGP set to go ahead, other classes cancelled

Due to the continuing uncertainty, there is as yet no definitive timetable. The temperature is just in the single figures, it is raining, and there is a strong wind. The only certainty so far is that the Moto3 and Moto2 races will not take place. The main reason given is poor visibility, which makes it impossible to deploy the rescue helicopter during the scheduled race times.

Only the main event – the premier class race, originally scheduled for 27 laps – is set to go ahead. Instead of starting the Australian Grand Prix at 2.00 pm local time as planned, the pit lane could now open at 4.00 pm. The start time would then be 4.30 pm – or 6.30 am in Central Europe.

Die Situation auf Phillip Island

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Whilst the teams and riders in the smaller World Championship classes can pack up, a tense calm continues to prevail amongst the riders in the premier class. Until further notice, a late, rain-affected Grand Prix on the racing island is to be expected. From the perspective of the MotoGP fanbase, particularly in Australia, the MotoGP legend that is Phillip Island is coming to an end with plenty of rain and little glory.

Although the schedule has often been turned upside down in the modern era of the Motorcycle World Championship – with races being abandoned or even cancelled – – in 2023, the weather disrupted the Moto2 race and the sprint had to be cancelled – but the Australian Grand Prix has never been hit as hard as it is now.

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