The Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled for a second straight year due to the "restrictions and logistical challenges" of the pandemic, organisers said.

In January, the event was moved from its usual date in March to November due to Victoria state's quarantine requirements, with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) offering a Covid-safe plan that included bubbles for racing teams.

But early on Tuesday AGPC tweeted: "We regret to announce that the 2021 #AusGP has been cancelled due to restrictions and logistical challenges relating to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic."

McLaren's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo said on grandprix.com.au: "It's a huge disappointment for all of the drivers that we won't be coming down to Australia in November, but we understand the reasons.

"For me personally, I can't wait to have the chance to race at home again, and it'll be even sweeter when we do because it's been so long. Fingers crossed things can change for 2022 and we get to see the awesome fans at Albert Park again and put on a good show for them."

The Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, which did not go ahead in 2020, has also been deemed impossible to stage this year, with the Malaysia GP being brought forward to take place over October 22-24 as the Algarve GP returns to the calendar to span the November 5-7 weekend.