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Alex Rins says riders will discuss the high winds forecast for Sunday at the Australian MotoGP during tomorrow’s Safety Commission meeting.
The 2023 Australian MotoGP race may be moved to Saturday afternoon due to anticipated severe weather conditions on Sunday, including strong winds and a high chance of rain and cold temperatures. The swap between the Sprint and Grand Prix events was successful this year, with the Sprint taking place on Saturday and the Sunday race being cancelled. Although this year’s forecast is not as concerning, high winds are still expected. Rider Alex Rins commented on the potential impact of the wind on the race and mentioned discussing safety measures at the Safety Commission meeting. In the past, MotoGP riders have had to adapt to extreme conditions at Phillip Island, such as removing wings to address dangerous crosswinds. Qualifying for a previous Australian MotoGP was postponed due to extreme winds causing an accident during final practice.
