Severe weather conditions can once again influence MotoGP in Sepang

A week ago, the final race at the fan-favourite Phillip Island circuit could not take place. Due to severe weather conditions, the medical helicopter was unable to fly, meaning no races could go ahead in Australia for safety reasons.

The weekend begins on Friday with the free practice sessions. As was the case during the Formula 1 weekend earlier this month, hot conditions and a chance of rain are expected.

According to The Weather Channel, temperatures are expected to reach 33°C on the first day, with a 76% chance of rain throughout the day.

On Saturday, when all qualifying sessions and the MotoGP Sprint take place, temperatures are once again expected to reach 33°C, with showers and thunderstorms forecast for the afternoon. However, the chance of rain decreases to 47%.

For the final day of the Malaysian Grand Prix, temperatures are expected to reach 34°C. The chance of rain decreases to 39%, but scattered thunderstorms could still occur during the afternoon.

After the injury he sustained last Saturday in Australia, Aprilia's Jorge Martin will ride in FP1 and will be assessed after the session to determine whether he is fit to continue.

Martin is currently second in the riders' standings, sitting 10 points behind Ducati's Marc Marquez. Therefore, whether he can compete will be crucial to the battle for this year's MotoGP title. A total of 37 points is up for grabs this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit.