Sunday’s MotoGP race in Australia was cancelled due to unhealthy climate at Phillip Island.
The race, which might have been the ultimate one on the legendary circuit off the coast of Melbourne, was delayed after which cancelled due to rain and poor visibility.
After cancelling the sooner Moto 2 and Moto 3 races, organisers tried to get the MotoGP race on by pushing it again a number of hours.
The monitor seemed dry in some areas because the rain eased off.
However, finally, a scarcity of visibility meant that medical helicopters can be unable to fly over the circuit, which led to the choice to cancel the race.
Race director Graham Webb stated: “The helicopter wants a window of round 60 minutes in each locations – Phillip Island and Melbourne – to ensure that us to begin the race.
“Simply based mostly on security, we have to make it possible for, if we do have any points, we’re lined, we are able to get a rider rapidly to hospital.
“Most circuits, we are able to attain a circuit inside 45 minutes, which is our regulation, however right here in Phillip Island the hospital is additional than 45 minutes by street and due to this fact we depend on the air ambulance.”
Reigning champion Marc Marquez leads the standings by 10 factors with 4 races left.
The Australian MotoGP is transferring to a brand new road circuit in Adelaide from subsequent season.
Apart from two years misplaced to the coronavirus pandemic, Phillip Island has been a fixture on the world championship calendar for 30 years.
Australian two-time world champion Casey Stoner celebrated six wins in succession from 2007 to 2012, whereas compatriot Mick Doohan sealed his fifth and remaining world title with victory within the 1998 race.
