Free Practice 1 at the Australian Grand Prix was cancelled on Friday as the expected heavy rain hit the Phillip Island circuit.Race direction gave the 45-minute session every chance to go ahead, delaying the opening of pit lane multiple times in the hope that the rain would ease enough for the resurfaced track to dry.

Opening practice for the Australian MotoGP was cancelled Friday because of persistent heavy rain, denying the riders a crucial session on the newly resurfaced Phillip Island circuit. But it was not to be,

Michelin brings larger tyre allocation and reinforced construction for the 2024 Australian MotoGP. With Bridgestone, Dunlop and Pirelli all badly caught out by resurfacing at Phillip Island, all eyes will be on Michelin at this weekend’s Australian MotoGP.