The Latest Breaking News from Phillip Island

Casey Stoner plans to 'fight' for Phillip Island to return to MotoGP schedule

Most in the MotoGP paddock are planning a fond farewell to the seaside track in two weeks, but Casey Stoner won't accept defeat for the classic venue

Motorsport · Oct 8

In 1986, Australia eradicated rabbits from an island stripped bare by 150 years of grazing; native vegetation and seabird habitat are returning

Phillip Island has undergone a remarkable environmental turnaround following an extensive pest eradication initiative. The island is witnessing a resurgence of native flora and is nurturing thriving colonies of migratory seabirds. Each year, it becomes a safe haven for thousands of seabirds to breed. Ongoing restoration efforts aim to safeguard…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Casey Stoner leads criticism as Phillip Island’s MotoGP exit draws reaction

News about MotoGP replacing the much-loved Phillip Island race with a street circuit in Adelaide has set social media ablaze

Motorsport · Feb 19

Marco Bezzecchi recovers from hitting seagull to win Australian MotoGP sprint race

Italian rider wins white-knuckle sprint at Phillip Island ahead of Sunday’s main race

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2025

Aussie eyeing breakthrough MotoGP podium at Island

Australian MotoGP rider Jack Miller has rediscovered some serious pace, claiming a front-row spot at Phillip Island and finishing fourth in the sprint race.

AAP · Oct 18, 2025

Phillip Island lap record smashed in MotoGP practice

Italian Marco Bezzecchi has responded from a horror crash in Indonesia two weeks ago to smash the Australian MotoGP lap record at Phillip Island.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025

Brabhams and ex-Alboreto Ferrari among the Phillip Island Classic highlights

The Victorian Historic Racing Register’s Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport is the largest historic motorsport gathering in the southern hemisphere. Photographer Peter Ellenbogen – celebrating his 25th successive visit to the iconic circuit, south of Melbourne – presents highlights from last weekend’s 36th edition.

Autosport · Mar 11, 2025

Bulega makes perfect start to World Superbike season

Italy's Nicolo Bulega has claimed a career-first hat-trick in the opening round of the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

AAP · Feb 23, 2025

How Martin is 'playing' Bagnaia in MotoGP championship run-in

Francesco Bagnaia's face in the post-race press conference at Phillip Island on Sunday, after finishing third in MotoGP's Australian Grand Prix, was the best imaginable projection of the 10 seconds that separated him from the victorious Marc Marquez and runner-up Jorge Martin.

Autosport · Oct 23, 2024

Seven things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix

The Australian Grand Prix weekend had it all. There was the usual wild Phillip Island weather, which led to a cancelled session on Friday but at least didn’t interfere with the schedule as it had in 2023.

Autosport · Oct 21, 2024