The MotoGP race should still take place on time at 14.00 local time but the rest of today's schedule has been thrown into disarray by bad weather and poor visibility at Motegi. Both Moto2 and Moto3 races will be reduced in distance while the premier class race will still be 24 laps. The Moto3 race will start at 12.05 Japanese time and will be of 13 laps duration while the Moto2 race will start at 13.00 and be 15 laps. The delay was caused by a lack of visibility that made it impossible for the medical helicopter to take off but following discussions with the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer a decision was made to allow racing to continue without the facility to airlift riders to...
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