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Australian Grand Prix bids bitter-sweet farewell to Phillip Island
- On Sunday, MotoGP riders bid a reluctant farewell to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for the final Australian Grand Prix at the beloved venue after nearly three decades.
- Following failed contract negotiations with the Victorian state government, MotoGP organizers Dorna will relocate the race to Adelaide's street circuit beginning in 2027.
- Seven-Time world champion Marc Marquez called the final weekend 'emotional,' reflecting on the venue's significance as a championship fixture for 30 years that produced memorable Australian motorcycling moments.
- Aprilia rider Jorge Martin enters the final weekend leading the championship by two points over Ducati's Marquez, raising stakes for the decisive performance at the track.
- South Australia secured the race for six years starting in 2027, establishing Adelaide as MotoGP's first city-centre street circuit and reshaping the series' Australian footprint.
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Australian Grand Prix bids bitter-sweet farewell to Phillip Island
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MotoGP riders prepare for 'emotional' farewell to Phillip Island
The picturesque and often windswept track, some two hours outside of Melbourne, has been a staple on the calendar since 1997 and a favourite among the riders given its waterfront location and demanding layout. But its contract expires this year. Promoter MotoGP Sports Entertainment wanted to broaden its appeal and shift it to Melbourne's Albert Park, which hosts the Australian Formula One. The Victorian state government was adamant it should rem…
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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