The Australian MotoGP is held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, where there is an estimation of 50kmph winds and even faster gusts on the main race day. “This decision has been taken proactively in order to guarantee the best and safest possible show for all competitors and fans attending Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit this weekend.”, said MotoGP in a statement.
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As per the new schedule, the full-distance GP will now take place at 3:10 local time (9:30 AM IST), ten minutes before the sprint race was scheduled to take place. On the other hand, if the weather permits, the sprint will take place on Sunday at 2:00 local time (8:30 AM IST). Staying true to the forecast, the weather was challenging during the FP session held earlier in the morning.
Jorge Martin, who threw away his championship lead last weekend after crashing during the Indonesian GP, has set the best pace in the FP1 held earlier today with a best lap time of 1m29.039s. The Spaniard now sits 18 points behind the reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia in the title race.
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