P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Wind gusts reaching as high as 80km/h are currently forecast for the Phillip Island circuit on Sunday at the Australian MotoGP.
Weather forecasts for the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island predict a 70% chance of rain and a peak temperature of only 14 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The most concerning aspect is the expected high wind speeds, ranging from 40 to 65 km/h, with gusts occasionally reaching over 80 km/h. This poses potential risks to the riders, as evidenced by Miguel Oliveira being blown off course during qualifying, resulting in its cancellation. To adapt to the weather conditions, one suggestion is to swap the Saturday afternoon Sprint race with the main grand prix on Sunday, allowing for a full race distance on Saturday and a potential second race on Sunday if conditions permit. However, this option may not be feasible for the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, whose races are scheduled exclusively for Sunday. Currently, Francesco Bagnaia leads the world championship standings by 18 points over Jorge Martin.
Source: Crash
