Raul Fernandez ruled out of Australian GP, adding to Phillip Island absences
Raul Fernandez has been ruled out of Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, adding to a growing list of absentees that will leave the MotoGP grid with just 18 out of 22 riders in Sunday's race.
Raul Fernandez: What Happened
Motorsport.com reported on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in a story involving Raul Fernandez, Phillip Island, Australian Grand Prix. Here is how the report opens:
Raul Fernandez has been ruled out of Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, adding to a growing list of absentees that will leave the MotoGP grid with just 18 out of 22 riders in Sunday's race. Among those missing will be the two riders from the factory Honda HRC team. Joan Mir did not travel to Australia because of the illness that has kept him sidelined throughout the Asian leg of the…
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Key Takeaways
- The story: Raul Fernandez ruled out of Australian GP, adding to Phillip Island absences
- Who’s involved: Raul Fernandez, Phillip Island, Australian Grand Prix and Joan Mir di
- League: MotoGP
- First reported: Saturday, October 24, 2026 by Motorsport.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Raul Fernandez?
Raul Fernandez has been ruled out of Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, adding to a growing list of absentees that will leave the MotoGP grid with just 18 out of 22 riders in Sunday's race. Among those missing will be the two riders from the factory Honda HRC team. Joan Mir did not travel to Australia because of the illness that has kept him sidelined throughout the Asian leg of the… Motorsport.com reported the story on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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Motorsport.com first reported it on Saturday, October 24, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related MotoGP news.
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