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Why MotoGP Australia wasn’t moved to Saturday after weather fears

MotoGP officials explained that the decision to leave the Australian Grand Prix schedule unchanged was due to forecasts failing to warn of the heavy visibility problems that ultimately grounded the medical helicopter on Sunday. Weekend planners noted that Saturday prognostications did not indicate conditions would deteriorate to a level preventing flight operations, leading to the cancellation of the main race and a subsequent slow tribute lap by competitors.

Questions arose regarding whether organizers should have taken a proactive approach similar to the 2023 schedule alteration, particularly with championship leader Marc Marquez holding a slim advantage over Jorge Martin, who missed the finale following a crash in the Saturday sprint.

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