Australian GP 2026: Moto3 Race and Schedule Delayed Due to Bad Weather
The start of the Moto3 Australia 2026 race at the Phillip Island circuit was pushed back by two hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, due to heavy rain and severely limited visibility that grounded the medical helicopter, as reported by detikSport. Originally scheduled for 07.00 WIB (11.00 local time), the opening race of the day was delayed to 09.00 WIB following updates from race control.
Weather Conditions and Schedule Adjustments at Phillip Island
The morning disruption began when heavy rain swept across the circuit, severely impairing visibility for the medical helicopter required to fly for any on-track session to proceed safely. According to updates published on the official MotoGP site and cited by detikSport, the initial warm-up session slated for 09.40 local time was pushed back before being canceled entirely. Riders will head straight into their respective races once conditions permit.
CNN Indonesia noted that the persistent downpour forced organizers to halt all track activity until at least 13.00 local time. Kompas and Tirto.id both confirmed through official MotoGP statements that the local weather forecast showed no immediate sign of improvement, keeping the circuit closed through the late morning hours.
Impact on the Moto3 Grid and Veda Ega Pratama
The delay alters the timeline for a historic weekend for Indonesian motorsport. Veda Ega Pratama, competing for Team Honda Asia, secured pole position for the Moto3 race, marking the first time an Indonesian rider has claimed pole in the class. CNN Indonesia reported that the 17-year-old rider from Wonosari, Central Java, sits eighth in the championship standings with 111 points.
Perrone holds seventh place with 120 points, while Maximo Quiles has already secured the 2026 Moto3 world title. Veda shares the front row alongside Quiles, who represents the Aspar Team, and local rider Joel Kelso of GRYD – MLav Racing, as detailed by Tirto.id.
Moto3 Race Starts First at Phillip Island
With the warm-up sessions canceled, the revised schedule places the Moto3 race as the first competitive session of the day at Phillip Island. CNN Indonesia and Tirto.id outlined that the race is planned for 13.00 local time—corresponding to 09.00 WIB—pending any further weather developments. Subsequent races for Moto2 and the premier MotoGP class will follow the Moto3 event, subject to ongoing evaluations by race directors at the circuit.
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