Final MotoGP race at Phillip Island washed out
The final MotoGP race at the Phillip Island circuit was cancelled due to heavy rain and poor visibility. The event, which has been held at the location for three decades, is scheduled to move to a new street circuit in Adelaide in 2027.
Why it matters
This marks the end of a significant era for Australian motorsports and highlights the logistical challenges of hosting outdoor events in unpredictable weather.
Wet weather plagued the final day of motor racing at the Phillip Island circuit. ( ABC News: Madeleine Stuchbery )
The final MotoGP race held at Phillip Island was cancelled on Sunday due to poor visibility.
It was to be the last race at the island circuit after the event was poached by South Australia.
The Moto3 race and Australian Superbikes race three were cancelled earlier on the day.
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All races at the track, including the Australian Superbikes race three and both the Moto2 and Moto3 races, were cancelled earlier on Sunday, with hopes that fans would see the MotoGP take a final turn around the iconic circuit fading as the day passed.
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