PICS: Phillip Island flooded ahead of Australian MotoGP

MotoGP received a wet welcome at Phillip Island on Thursday, ahead of the first Australian Grand Prix since 2019.
Rain on track, Australian MotoGP, 13 October
Rain on track, Australian MotoGP, 13 October

Fortunately, while Friday practice is also expected to be wet, better weather is then forecast for Saturday and Sunday.

Here are a selection of pictures showing the amount of standing water on Thursday, when MotoGP title contender Francesco Bagnaia was also out on track with Australian legend and six-time Phillip Island winner Casey Stoner.

Bagnaia, currently just two points behind Fabio Quartararo, is fighting to become Ducati's first MotoGP champion since Stoner in 2007...

Francesco Bagnaia, Casey Stoner Australian MotoGP, 13 October
Francesco Bagnaia, Casey Stoner Australian MotoGP, 13 October

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Rain on track, Australian MotoGP, 13 October
Rain on track, Australian MotoGP, 13 October

Track inspection Australian MotoGP, 13 October
Track inspection Australian MotoGP, 13 October

Rain on track, Australian MotoGP, 13 October
Rain on track, Australian MotoGP, 13 October

Rain on track, Australian MotoGP, 13 October
Rain on track, Australian MotoGP, 13 October

Rain on the circuit and car park, MotoGP, Australian MotoGP 12 Octobher
Rain on the circuit and car park, MotoGP, Australian MotoGP 12 Octobher

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