Could the Australian MotoGP race be moved to Saturday afternoon for the second time in three years? The 2023 Sprint-Grand Prix swap was due to extreme Sunday weather, including wind gusts of up to 80km/h, a 70-80% chance of rain, and cold temperatures. The race passed without incident on Saturday, but the weather worsened, forcing the delayed Sunday Sprint to be abandoned. This year's forecast is less dire, but high winds of 40-55 km/h are still expected. Riders are concerned about the impact of these winds, with Alex Rins stating, 'What is the limit? It depends on the wind direction.' The Safety Commission will be discussed on Friday, and riders will decide whether to remove their wings at Phillip Island to counter dangerous crosswinds. In 2022, qualifying was postponed due to extreme winds, and Miguel Oliveira had a fast accident on the main straight. The question remains: can the race be safely held on Saturday, or will it be necessary to swap it back to Sunday?
