Marc Marquez won the Tissot Sprint at Phillip Island, the last MotoGP to be held at the circuit. He finished 0.323 seconds ahead of his brother Alex, with Ducati taking the top three places. Jorge Martin crashed out on lap eight with a fractured wrist and now trails Marquez by 10 points in the championship. Heavy rain on Sunday forced organisers to abandon the day's racing for rider safety, and the Moto2 and Moto3 races did not run. The next round is at Sepang in Malaysia from October 30 to November 1.
The final MotoGP race on Phillip Island was cancelled on Sunday due to rain and poor visibility, after fans waited through delays all day. The event had been held on the Victorian island since 1989. Fans travelled from across the country for the farewell, and local businesses were busy after a quiet winter. Rosa Scarlato, the race's number one ticketholder, said the loss would be felt by the whole island. Riders and fans still shared one last roar before the circuit's final weekend ended.
Persistent rain at Phillip Island forced organisers to cancel Sunday's MotoGP race, ending the circuit's 30-year run as host of the Australian round. Race director Graham Webber said the medical helicopter needed clear weather at both the circuit and Melbourne, because the hospital is more than 45 minutes away by road. Organisers announced the cancellation of the Moto2 and Moto3 races as well. Riders completed a farewell parade lap behind the safety car, stopping on the main straight to greet fans. Jack Miller, who had hoped for a podium finish in his final event there, did not get one.
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MotoGP organisers have delayed track action at Phillip Island until at least 1pm on Sunday, October 25. Reduced visibility is affecting the medical helicopter's ability to fly, and the warm-up session has been cancelled. Organisers say another update will be published at 12:30pm local time. The delay follows a record crowd of 45,000 on Saturday, when Marc Marquez won the sprint race and title rival Jorge Martin crashed out with a broken arm.
MotoGP organisers have delayed track action at Phillip Island until at least 1pm on Sunday, October 25. Reduced visibility is affecting the medical helicopter's ability to fly, and the warm-up session has been cancelled. Organisers say another update will be published at 12:30pm local time. The delay follows a record crowd of 45,000 on Saturday, when Marc Marquez won the sprint race and title rival Jorge Martin crashed out with a broken arm.
Wildlife campaigners want kangaroo leather banned from motorcycle racing and will press their case at Phillip Island's final MotoGP this weekend. Advocacy groups Kangaroos Alive and LAV will campaign trackside and in Cowes on Saturday, marking World Kangaroo Day. They want leading manufacturers, including Alpinestars and Dainese, to switch to animal-free materials by 2027. The campaigners say synthetic suits pass the same safety tests. Adelaide hosts the event from 2027.
The final Homecoming Ride for the 2026 Red Bull Australian MotoGP was held in San Remo on Thursday under fine weather. Schoolchildren from San Remo Primary School cheered riders including Alex Rins, Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales, who signed autographs and posed for photos. Riders also spoke about past race moments on stage. Fans from Adelaide and northern New South Wales were among those in the crowd. The race weekend at Phillip Island opens with Friday practice sessions and runs through Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, starting at 2pm.
Casey Stoner, Mick Doohan and Wayne Gardner will ride a Legends Lap together before the final Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island on Sunday, October 25. The race is the 30th and last Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the circuit, which moves to an Adelaide street circuit from 2027. American world champion Kevin Schwantz will also take part. Stoner said the Island would always hold a special place in his heart. Doohan's 1998 title-winning motorcycle will be on display in the Expo, and Jimmy Barnes headlines on Saturday night.
