Australian Grand Prix called off as rain spoils Phillip Island sendoff
Race delayed by two hours before being cancelled due to low visibility despite a sellout crowd at Phillip Island.
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Race delayed by two hours before being cancelled due to low visibility despite a sellout crowd at Phillip Island.
Treacherous conditions put end to nearly three decades at venueAustralian race will relocate to Melbourne street circuit next yearMarc Márquez was denied the chance to stretch his world championship lead over injured Jorge Martin with the last Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island cancelled due to treacherous conditions.Organisers pulled the plug despite a sell-out crowd with persistent rain and poor visibility making racing unsafe.
The Moto3 and Moto2 races were also called off. “Limited visibility has resulted in the cancellation of the Australian MotoGP,” organisers said. Continue reading...
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But the first innings capitulation as Australia were all out for 99 in Gqeberha could force their hand to make a tough call or two – or perhaps more – as a selection storm brews before the series decider in Cape Town. Continue reading...
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The hosts received four yellow cards, with the retiring centre Cecilia Smith earning two of those to finish her 34-Test career on a red. Continue reading...
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