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MotoGP's Australian GP delayed for poor weather at Phillip Island

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:49 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

MotoGP's Australian GP delayed for poor weather at Phillip Island

Summary

The Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island has been delayed by at least one hour due to heavy rain and poor visibility. Originally scheduled to start at 2 PM local time, all track action has been postponed until at least 3 PM, with no updated schedule provided. The ongoing weather conditions have created challenging circumstances for officials and teams. Further updates on the event's timing are expected as the situation develops.

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Key Details

•Race scheduled to start at 2 PM local time.
•Delay caused by heavy rain and poor visibility.
•All track action postponed until at least 3 PM.
•Exact rescheduling details have not been announced.
•Conditions continue to impact event preparations.

Latest Updates

1:49 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP's Australian GP delayed due to bad weather

What they're saying

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The Australian Grand Prix has been delayed by at least an hour due to poor weather at Phillip Island on Sunday. The last-ever MotoGP race at the iconic Phillip Island circuit was due to kick off at 2pm local time, but all track action has been delayed until at least 3pm, with an exact schedule yet to be announced. While Melbourne continues to witness heavy rain, lack of visibility remains ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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