MOTEGI, Japan — Japanese Grand Prix organizers drew up contingency plans Friday after rain and thick fog forced the cancellation of practice for what could be MotoGP’s title-decider at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit.



The Moto2 and Moto3 sessions were also wiped out after medical helicopters on standby for emergencies were unable to fly safely in and out.



Organizers said they were considering dismantling one of the helicopters and transporting it by truck to the circuit, which is on high ground, where it would be reassembled.



The rules say two medical helicopters must be available at the circuit at all times. They are normally stationed five minutes flying time from the looped track.



It was the second race in a row to be beset by problems. The previous round in Australia saw races shortened and run with mandatory pitstops for safety reasons due to rapid tyre degradation on the Phillip Island circuit. — Reuters