MELBOURNE, Australia -- The MotoGP races in Britain and Australia are the latest to be canceled on the international motorcycle racing circuit because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Organizers on Friday said COVID-19 pandemic "and resulting calendar changes have obliged the cancellation of both events."
The British Grand Prix had been scheduled for Aug. 28-30 at the Silverstone Circuit and the Australian Grand Prix was set to be staged at Phillip Island from Oct. 23-25.
"I want to thank the stoic British fans for their patience and support," Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle said in a statement.