Martin says his aim is to ‘see his feeling’ tomorrow morning on ‘whether to continue or not.’ ‘It’s the right hand, it’s a right corner circuit, so it doesn’t look good. But let’s see tomorrow.’

Just in from Aprilia: Jorge Martin declared fit to take part in FP1. He will be reviewed again after that.

Was in Adelaide on Tuesday to have a look around the proposed MotoGP track for 2027. A few observations.

South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas confirms the project to build a MotoGP circuit on the edge of Adelaide’s CBD just received federal clearance. Says for every tree cut down, 100 will be planted.

Tardozzi feels today was a missed opportunity for Ducati. But still remembers Foggy’s crash here in 2000 so safety always the priority. Says 3 of next 4 tracks should suit Aprilia. ‘But we have Marc Marquez. That’s something that relaxes us.’

Aprilia’s Rivola says it’s ’very, very difficult’ to imagine Martin racing at Sepang. Says it’s not a dramatic break in Jorge’s wrist. ‘Yesterday he provided a show that was amazing. But shit happens. We’re not really lucky with him but we won’t give up.’

Pit lane opening time pushed back to 16:00 for MotoGP. Moto2 officially been cancelled. Not looking massively promising.

Moto3 race officially off.

Just in from Aprilia: Jorge Martin underwent a CT. Only confirmed injury is non-displaced fracture of distal radius. So won’t return to Spain for surgery. Could we see a return in Sepang?

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Marc said he was so concentrated in the championship battle, he forgot where he was after Sprint finished. “I didn’t know where I was - Phillip Island or Mandalika. Then with the temperature, I knew.”

Ah, terrible news. Aprilia saying Martin’s fractured the radius in his right arm. Possible fracture of the ulna, too. That’s his championship over.

Marc's qualifying performance today up there with his very best at COTA '15 & Brno '19. Crashing on 1st flying lap before taking pole by 1.4s - and half a second faster than everyone bar Zarco in final sector. Mad.

Some serious moulding on Jorge Martin’s Aprilia RS-GP. Helps to maintain body position when cornering.

Only fitting there is a #27 racing at the final MotoGP race at Phillip Island.

Only fitting there is a #27 racing at the final MotoGP race at Phillip Islan

Marc’s Ducati has sprouted fresh aero attached to the swingarm. Using it in his final Practice run. First saw this on the factory Aprilias earlier this year.

Phillip Island wildlife bingo cards at the ready

A lot of the riders very tight lipped on the Qatar situation. Many said they trust MotoGP’s decision, whatever that is. Marc: ‘I don’t want to give my opinion.’

Forecast for Phillip Island is terrible for Sunday. Diggia says already been a few discussions about alternatives to race in best conditions possible.

Confirmation of schedule tweaks to MotoGP rounds from 2027. No more warm-up, separate qualifying sessions for Sprint + Grand Prix and all riders now in Saturday's Q1.

Honda’s retro livery for this weekend 😮‍💨

Announcement just in: Red Bull has joined HRC as major MotoGP partner for 2027. Red Bull was a previous backer of Honda's factory team from 2015-'23. "Red Bull branding will feature prominently" on next year's bike as well as garage + team apparel.

2027 calendar is out!

The scar on Ai’s left thumb is pretty gnarly.

Amazing performance from Quiles to win 2 weeks on from breaking his right collarbone. ‘I had to compensate with my left arm, my legs. My body was so tired, my legs were shaking at the end.’

‘I’m a speed addict. Just to get the speed back will be nice.’

Rough news: Ogura out of Aragon after sustaining a fracture in his left hand when training in Japan. Undergoing surgery tomorrow. Big hit to his title hopes.

Two 2027 MotoGP signings confirmed this morning: - Fermin Aldeguer moves from Gresini to VR46 Ducati - Luca Marini signs up with Tech3 KTM

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