Inglorious end as rain cancels final MotoGP race at Phillip Island in setback for Márquez

Treacherous conditions put end to nearly three decades at venue Australian race will relocate to Melbourne street circuit next year Marc 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.