Ducati star Francesco Bagnaia has revealed that MotoGP riders were not consulted before the championship cancelled Sunday’s full-distance race at Phillip Island. Severe weather conditions battered the iconic Australian venue, forcing organizers to pull the plug on the action following persistent heavy rain and strong winds that severely compromised track visibility.
The legendary circuit was ultimately denied a proper racing farewell as conditions failed to improve throughout a disrupted schedule of delays. Speaking exclusively to UK broadcaster TNT Sports after the cancellation was officially confirmed, the reigning world champion admitted that the grid had no direct say in the final decision-making process.
When directly asked if the riders were given an opportunity to voice their opinions on whether to race, Francesco Bagnaia responded negatively. However, the Italian rider maintained a pragmatic stance, emphasizing that safety must always take precedence and that competitors had a strict obligation to respect the organizing body's verdict.
"But in these kind of situations, we need to respect the decisions of the organisers," the three-time world champion stated, while openly acknowledging his personal desire to tackle the tricky conditions and put on a show for the passionate fans who had filled the grandstands.
MotoGP race director Graham Webber later clarified that the cancellation stemmed strictly from safety protocols involving the medical helicopter. A reliable one-hour flight window to Melbourne was legally required for emergency medical evacuations in case of severe accidents, an option rendered impossible by the dismal weather and insufficient visibility.
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