Volcanic ash cloud forces postponement of Japan MotoGP

The Japanese MotoGP at Motegi has been called off because of air travel problems caused by the cloud of volcanic ash in Europe.
Circuit officials said next Sunday's race had been postponed and that details of alternative dates would be announced from the start of the week.
Reports suggest it may be moved to 3 October as round 14 of the championship before Malaysia and Australia.
The next round will now be at Spain's Jerez circuit on 2 May.
While most of the freight will have been flown straight on from last weekend's season-opener in Qatar the cloud of ash has created a no-fly zone over much of northern and central Europe and made it impossible for many team personnel to reach Japan.
Formula 1 teams, a majority of them British-based, and international media were already facing significant difficulties in returning from China after Sunday's grand prix in Shanghai. (from BBC)