MotoGP cancels Australian GP at Phillip Island due to severe weather
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The final MotoGP race at the Phillip Island Circuit was canceled on October 25, 2026, as heavy rain led to no track action. The decision followed a bad weather forecast that had been accurate throughout the week, culminating in a disappointing end to the event with only two demonstration laps completed. Fans had anticipated a record turnout for the event, marking the championship's farewell to a renowned venue. The cancellation reflects the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions in motorsport events.
- •Australian GP canceled due to heavy rain on October 25, 2026
- •No racing action took place; only two demonstration laps occurred
- •Fans were expected to fill grandstands for a record turnout
- •Severe weather forecast was consistent throughout the week
- •This event marks the end of MotoGP at Phillip Island
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"MotoGP's final appearance at the Phillip Island Circuit ended in the worst possible way with no track action on Sunday. The poor weather forecast, which had been available since the start of the week, came to pass and the championship bid farewell to one of its most iconic venues with only two demonstration laps to greet the fans who had been expected to fill the grandstands for a record ...Keep reading
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