Update: No MotoGP action before 4pm on Sunday at Phillip Island
ORGANISERS have published another update on racing at the Phillip Island MotoGP as riders, crews, organisers and fans wait around for the fading possibility of a start to the last race on the world-famous GP track.
BREAKING: 2PM UPDATE
From the track: "As we wait for visibility to improve, the new provisional pitlane opening time for the MotoGP Grand Prix at the Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia is now 16:00 local time.
"Due to the delays caused by the poor visibility affecting the operation of the medical helicopter, the Moto3 and the Moto2 races have both been cancelled."
EARLIER: Organisers published another update on racing at the Phillip Island MotoGP as riders, crews, organisers and fans wait around for the fading possibility of a start to the last race on the world-famous GP track.
Huddled in plastic ponchos, under umbrellas or finding shelter where they can, they’ll have to endure at least another hour, unless a further announcement at 2pm offers a change in the messaging.
Here’s what Australian MotoGP organisers had to say:
“Due to reduced visibility affecting the medical helicopter’s ability to fly, Sunday's MotoGP track action at the Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia continues to be delayed until conditions improve, with track action not commencing before 15:00 local time.
“In addition, MotoGP Warm Up has been cancelled.
“Another update will be published at 14:00 (now 16:00 hours) local time at Phillip Island, with the first action on track being the MotoGP Grand Prix race.
“Keep an eye on MotoGP's social media channels and on motogp.com for the latest.
BREAKING: Moto3 racing has been permanently cancelled.
