Heavy Rain Cancels Supercars Finale in Melbourne

Heavy rainfall in Melbourne led to the abandonment of the Supercars Race 7 during the Australian Grand Prix, with only two laps completed under a safety car before officials called a red flag due to worsening track conditions. Will Brown was declared the winner of the Larry Perkins Trophy, marking his second consecutive win of this title, despite no points being awarded for the race. The cancellation was attributed to the tight schedule of the Formula 1 event, which prevented any hope of resuming the race, even as conditions improved. Brown maintained a seven-point lead in the championship standings over Cam Waters heading into the next round in New Zealand. Drivers expressed disappointment over the cancellation, particularly after an action-packed weekend of racing prior to the rain. The event highlights the challenges of weather in motorsport, particularly during tightly scheduled race weekends.