Annual Formula One race in Australia with a long-running contract
Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion with Williams, has died after a short illness at age 80. He is remembered for his driving prowess, longevity in motorsport, and a long career as a TV pundit. His wife Amanda Butler-Davis has issued a statement of tribute.
Drivers have criticised 2026 regulations that split power 50/50 between internal combustion and electrical units, saying energy-management rules have forced slower, less exciting racing. Lando Norris has said commercial aims — and manufacturers such as Audi entering the sport — have driven the changes, and drivers say they have had little say in rulemaking.
Rain and poor visibility have led to the cancellation of the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, with Moto2 and Moto3 races also scrapped. Riders will complete a farewell lap behind the safety car as fans witness a soggy finish to three decades of racing at the circuit before the event moves to Adelaide next year.