MotoGP's final Australian GP at Phillip Island cancelled due to poor weather
The 2026 Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions and poor visibility. Organizers cited safety concerns regarding the medical helicopter's ability to operate as the primary reason for the decision.
Why it matters
The cancellation marks the end of an era for the iconic Phillip Island circuit and impacts the championship standings for riders.
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled following multiple delays due to poor weather at Phillip Island.
The last-ever MotoGP race at the iconic Phillip Island circuit was due to kick off at 2pm local time before being pushed back to 4:30pm to allow the weather to improve. However, 25 minutes before pitlane was due to open, the championship announced that the race had been called off.
While Melbourne continues to witness heavy rain, lack of visibility remained the chief problem, preventing MotoGP's medical helicopter from operating. The championship rules require the helicopter to remain on standby should a rider need to be airlifted to hospital.
"Due to limited visibility affecting the operation of the medical helicopter at the Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia, the MotoGP Grand Prix race has been cancelled," MotoGP said in a statement.
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