Phillip Island MotoGP Tickets

History of the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is the modern home of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, and while its reputation today is of high-speed commitment and coastal winds, racing on the island dates back to the early 1950s. The first permanent circuit opened in 1956, and over time Phillip Island became one of Australia’s most important motorsport venues, hosting national-level motorcycle racing long before it became a global MotoGP landmark. The world championship arrived in 1989, and after a short period away in the 1990s, Phillip Island became the permanent home of the Australian round again in 1997. Since then, the circuit has been refined and modernised while keeping its flowing, fast character intact, earning a reputation as one of the most spectacular and unforgiving tracks on the MotoGP calendar, where wind, weather and tyre management can shape a race as much as outright pace.

Located off the coast of Victoria, around two hours from Melbourne, Phillip Island sits in a setting unlike any other venue on the world championship tour. With its sweeping oceanfront corners and a natural amphitheatre feel that lets fans see large sections of the lap, it draws crowds from across Australia and beyond, delivering one of MotoGP’s biggest and most atmospheric weekends outside of Europe.

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Australian Grand Prix Information

2026 Australian GP dates

The 2026 Australian Grand Prix runs from October 23-25th:

• Friday 23rd: Practice 1
• Saturday 24th: Practice 2
• Saturday 24th: Qualifying
• Saturday 24th: Sprint Race
• Sunday 25th: Race

Previous GP Winners

Previous Sprint Race Winners

2025 Australian Grand Prix Summary

The threat of rain lingered over Phillip Island, but Raúl Fernández kept his head down and delivered a long-awaited maiden MotoGP victory in commanding style. Marco Bezzecchi took the holeshot and tried to build a gap before serving his double long lap penalty, while Fernández and Pedro Acosta immediately went to work behind him, trading positions as the front group began to stretch the field.

Lap 5 flipped the race on its head as Bezzecchi began serving the first of his long laps, dropping out of the lead and handing Fernández the perfect opening. Fernández seized it instantly, taking control at the front and then riding away with astonishing pace, stretching his advantage lap by lap and never giving the chasing pack a real chance to respond. Behind him, Fabio Di Giannantonio carved through from 10th on the grid to take a brilliant second, while Bezzecchi recovered to the podium late, passing Álex Márquez on the penultimate lap to salvage third. Phillip Island has a habit of producing emotional maiden moments, and Fernández’s breakthrough felt cut from the same cloth as Johann Zarco’s long-awaited first win here in 2023.

Repeat winners (premier class)

• 7 – Valentino Rossi (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2014)
• 6 – Casey Stoner (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 201?)
• 4 – Marc Márquez (2015, 2017, 2019, 2024)
• 3 – Mick Doohan (1992, 1995, 1998)
• 2 – Wayne Gardener (1989, 1990)

Circuit information

Location: Back Beach Road, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922, Australia

Length: 4.45 km (2.76 mi)

Turns: 12

Direction: Clockwise

Capacity: 92,000

Best grandstands at the Australian Grand Prix

Gardner Straight Grandstand

• Sit along the start/finish straight opposite the pit lane, with clear views down into Doohan Corner (Turn 1)
• Excellent visibility of the grid, race starts and the podium ceremony after the chequered flag
• Reserved seating with a large video screen in sight and convenient access to main facilities and fan areas

Bass Strait Grandstand

• Overlooks the high-speed run from Southern Loop through Stoner Corner into Miller Corner (Turns 2-4)
• Watch riders at full lean and full throttle before they brake hard for the hairpin, creating frequent slipstream battles and overtaking attempts
• Known for its striking coastal backdrop and strong sense of speed as the field charges through this fast, flowing section

Lukey Heights Grandstand

• Sit on the crest of Lukey Heights (Turn 9), looking down into the downhill braking zone for Turn 10, a key overtaking point on the lap
• An ideal place to see riders fully committed over the blind left-hander, managing front-tyre load and line choice into the hairpin
• Reserved grandstand with an excellent view across this technical sector and a large video screen to follow the rest of the lap

Travelling to Phillip Island

Key Information

• Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine, MEL) ~160 km, ~2 hours by car
• Avalon Airport (AVV) ~185-190 km, ~2-2.5 hours by car
• Both airports offer car rental, coach or shuttle connections to central Melbourne
• Point-to-point taxis are possible but expensive; pre-booked shuttles or rental cars are usually better value

Train

• No direct train to Phillip Island; public transport requires a combination of trains and V/Line coaches
• Typical journey from central Melbourne: 3-3.5 hours; book in advance for MotoGP weekends

Bus

• V/Line regional coaches operate Melbourne → Phillip Island
• Additional event shuttles may run on MotoGP weekends; check timetables in advance

Drive

• Melbourne → Phillip Island ~140–165 km via Monash Freeway (M1) and Bass Highway, ~2 hours
• Avalon Airport → Phillip Island ~185–195 km, ~2–2.5 hours
• Parking is available but fills quickly on race days; arrive early