P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Australian MotoGP Sprint race, rescheduled for Sunday, has been cancelled due to a storm battering the Phillip Island circuit.
Due to severe weather conditions, including gale-force winds, rain, and cold temperatures, the main Australian MotoGP race was rescheduled to Saturday afternoon instead of Sunday. The Moto2 Grand Prix was halted after ten laps due to the deteriorating weather conditions. A meeting took place between teams and race management, resulting in the cancellation of the 13-lap MotoGP Sprint, which was supposed to start at 1pm. The MotoGP race took place in dry conditions on Sunday and proved to be a successful decision. Reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia now holds a 27-point title lead over Jorge Martin, as the Sprint cancellation affected the championship standings. The next race will be the Thai MotoGP at Buriram.
Source: Crash
