Last MotoGP Race at Phillip Island Cancelled Due to Weather in Marquez Setback
Persistent rain and low visibility forced organisers to cancel the race after a two-hour delay, ending Phillip Island’s final MotoGP with a parade lap.
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, organisers cancelled the final Australian MotoGP at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit due to persistent rain, ending the event despite a sell-out crowd.
- Poor visibility prevented the medical helicopter from safely reaching the track from Melbourne, forcing the cancellation; the seaside circuit has been a fixture on the world championship calendar for 30 years.
- Jack Miller entertained disappointed supporters with a parade lap, performing a wheelie before throwing his gear into the grandstand. Miller, who leaves MotoGP this season, apologized to fans for the cancellation.
- Championship leader Martin remained 10 points ahead of rival Marquez as the cancellation impacted the title fight. Aprilia confirmed Martin sustained a non-displaced fracture but will not require surgery.
- South Australia secured the race for six years, and the Australian MotoGP will move to a new city-centre street circuit in Adelaide starting in 2027 as Phillip Island's contract expired.
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The Australian MotoGP Grand Prix, scheduled for Sunday at Phillip Island (south-east), was cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions, announced the organizers, leaving Marc Marquez out of the chance to increase his advantage in the world championship standings over Jorge Martin, who is injured. The rain caused the race to become dangerous.
Australian MotoGP called off as rain spoils Phillip Island ...
The main disadvantage of the cancellation of the race was Marc Marquez, who on Saturday took a victory in the race to sprint.
Due to poor weather conditions, the Australian GP scheduled to take place this Sunday was cancelled.
The impossibility of the medical helicopter’s flight due to weather conditions led to the suspension of the races. Marquez will arrive in Malaysia next weekend as leader of the World Cup.
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