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,

The new Friday afternoon schedule will see Practice, also used to determine the top ten riders with direct access to Qualifying 2, extended from the usual one hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. The new session is set to start at 15:00 local time although, at present, rain is still falling.

The MotoGP Australian Grand Prix takes place at Phillip Island. The 2024 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix race starts at 11 p.m. ET on Oct. 19. Every MotoGP 2024 race is available to live stream for free on ServusTV.

Opening practice for the 2024 Australian MotoGP was delayed and finally abandoned, due to torrential rain at Phillip Island. As forecast, Friday dawned wet, but conditions deteriorated further at the end of Moto2 free practice.

MotoGP travels to Phillip Island this weekend for the 17th round of the 2024 season. Here's the full schedule for the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.

Last year, Johann Zarco claimed victory at the Australian GP, with Bagnaia finishing in second. This year, let's see who sees the chequered flag first.