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

The final Australian MotoGP race at Phillip Island was cancelled on Sunday due to persistent rain, poor visibility, and treacherous track conditions. Despite a sell-out crowd, organizers made the decision to pull the plug, bringing an end to nearly three decades of racing at the venue ahead of a planned relocation to a Melbourne street circuit next year.

The cancellation dealt a setback to Marc Márquez, who was denied the opportunity to extend his world championship lead over the injured Jorge Martin.