MotoGP Grand Prix race at Phillip Island cancelled

motogp.com

24 Oct 2026

Due to reduced visibility affecting the medical helicopter's ability to fly, the MotoGP Grand Prix, in addition to the Moto2 and Moto3 races, have unfortunately been cancelled

Due to limited visibility affecting the operation of the medical helicopter at the Red Bull Grand Prix of Australia, the MotoGP Grand Prix race, in addition to the Moto2 and Moto3 races, has been cancelled.

MotoGP Race Director on Australian GP cancellation

Graham Webber explains how poor visibility prevented the medical helicopter from operating, leaving no safe alternative to cancelling the race at Phillip Island

As a farewell to the legendary Phillip Island, the MotoGP riders did two parade laps behind the safety car and stopped on the main straight to greet the fans still packing the hillsides and grandstands.

No race, but one last ride: MotoGP bids farewell to Phillip Island

With the Australian GP cancelled due to poor visibility, the riders take a lap of honour to thank the fans, marshals and stewards who made the Island so special