Australian Grand Prix and MotoGP off, 23-race F1 season still planned

Jack Miller of Australia celebrates his third place in the MotoGP Australian motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island. This year's race was cancelled on Wednesday

The Australian Grand Prix is expected to be cancelled for a second year

The Australian Grand Prix was called off Tuesday for a second year in succession due to logistical problems caused by the pandemic, but Formula One bosses said they still planned on a 23-race season.

Despite the setbacks, Formula One chief Stefano Domenicali said he was confident of still being able to stage a 23-race season in 2021.