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Soggy Showdown: Phillip Island MotoGP Finale Cancelled by Rain

Soggy Showdown: Phillip Island MotoGP Finale Cancelled by Rain

The final Australian MotoGP round at Phillip Island was cancelled by race organisers after heavy rain turned the circuit into a slick, water‑logged surface. Safety concerns forced the main event to be abandoned, ending the Aussie calendar on a soggy note.

Riders, teams and spectators were left to watch the skies rather than the laps, as the downpour made the track unsuitable for high‑speed racing. Organisers opted for caution over spectacle, prioritising the wellbeing of everyone in the paddock.

The cancellation marked an anticlimactic close to the season’s Australian leg, with fans left to dry off and hope for better weather at the next venue.

Marc Márquez. Test Phillip Island MotoGP 2016. — Box Repsol, CC BY
Marc Márquez. Test Phillip Island MotoGP 2016. — Box Repsol, CC BY

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