From final roar to damp squib: MotoGP race cancelled in sad end to Phillip Island era
The 2026 MotoGP has been abruptly cancelled due to poor weather conditions – a bittersweet ending for the final race on Phillip Island.
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Brisbane Times (AU): The 2026 MotoGP has been abruptly cancelled due to poor weather conditions – a bittersweet ending for the final race on Phillip Island.
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The Age (AU): The 2026 MotoGP has been abruptly cancelled due to poor weather conditions – a bittersweet ending for the final race on Phillip Island.
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Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): The 2026 MotoGP has been abruptly cancelled due to poor weather conditions – a bittersweet ending for the final race on Phillip Island.
1h ago
The Age (AU): The 2026 MotoGP has been abruptly cancelled due to poor weather conditions – a bittersweet ending for the final race on Phillip Island.
1h ago
Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): The 2026 MotoGP has been abruptly cancelled due to poor weather conditions – a bittersweet ending for the final race on Phillip Island.
1h ago
Brisbane Times (AU): The 2026 MotoGP has been abruptly cancelled due to poor weather conditions – a bittersweet ending for the final race on Phillip Island.
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Brisbane Times (AU): The final Australian MotoGP Grand Prix at Phillip Island was cancelled at the last minute due to heavy rain and severe weather.
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The Age (AU): The final Australian MotoGP Grand Prix at Phillip Island was cancelled at the last minute due to heavy rain and severe weather.
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