The MotoGP sprint race of the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island has been cancelled due to poor weather.
Series promoter Dorna took the decision at around 12.30pm local time on Sunday, half an hour before the 13-lap race was due to begin. It followed a chaotic Moto2 race which was red-flagged after just nine of 23 laps completed in the wet and windy conditions, which had been forecast from the beginning of the weekend.
However, the wind increased in speed and changed direction ahead of the Moto2 race, making for a treacherous contest that resulted in 10 of the 30 riders crashing out before the race was called off and half points awarded. Read Also: Moto2MotoGP Australian GP: Arbolino takes Moto2 win amid crash carnage A meeting was then held between Dorna and team representatives to decide the fate of the sprint race, and with the weather showing few signs of improvement, it was decided to abandon the contest.
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