P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Data from the red-flagged 2019 Phillip Island qualifying session was behind the decision to move this weekend’s Australian MotoGP race forwards to Saturday afternoon.
Due to forecasted high winds, rain, and cold temperatures, the decision has been made to swap the full Sunday race with the Saturday afternoon Sprint in the Australian Grand Prix. This is to ensure the safety of the riders, fans, and everyone involved. The Sprint will be held at the planned Grand Prix time start time on Sunday, if conditions allow. The decision was made after consultation with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and the teams, and it was a unanimous agreement. The tolerance levels of the current generation of bikes to crosswinds have improved since the 2019 incident, which led to the cancellation of qualifying. The Moto3 and Moto2 Grands Prix on Sunday are still uncertain and will depend on the weather conditions.
Source: Crash
