Francesco Bagnaia: MotoGP riders not consulted over Australian GP cancellation

MotoGP riders were not consulted before the decision was made to cancel Sunday's Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, according to championship leader Francesco Bagnaia. Bagnaia stated that while riders had no say in the cancellation, they had to respect the decision, which appears to have been made on safety grounds. The race was scheduled to take place on October 26, 2026.