SportBBCBad weather sees MotoGP cancelled in Australia
The final MotoGP race ever held at Phillip Island was cancelled on Sunday after rain and poor visibility meant the medical helicopter could not safely fly.
Sunday's MotoGP race in Australia is cancelled because of bad weather at Phillip Island.
Sunday's MotoGP race at Phillip Island was cancelled due to rain and poor visibility, ending 30 years of the sport at the iconic circuit.
Race director Graham Webb explained the circuit is more than 45 minutes from hospital by road, so racing cannot proceed without an operational air ambulance.
The Australian MotoGP moves to a new Adelaide street circuit next season, with reigning champion Marc Marquez holding a 10-point lead with four races left.
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