Disappointing! I can understand why the gov wouldn’t want another race at Albert Park given how disruptive the F1 is but still sad for the island. It’s such a fun atmosphere down there and an iconic track. Big loss.
Apprehensive_Bid_329 on
It sounds like Phillip Island was going to lose the race regardless, it’s more a case that Victoria has lost a race due to the organisers wanting to move away from Phillip island.
cuntmagot on
Big win for Queensland Raceway 🤣🤣🤣
middyonline on
Not massively surprising. The place is a bit of a dump these days, the Fox family seems to have little interest in upgrading and rumors were the vic govt money wouldn’t have been enough.
Short money is on it going to the Bend so for the people who complain Phillip Island is too far away good news! The Shahins joint is even worse!
xtcprty on
Albert park?
15billion lost to corruption?
The bend?
Herald sun?
A lot of things don’t add up here, Albert park street circuit is definitely not suitable to host a motoGP race and the bend is not really and alternative.
I’ll believe it when the 2027 calendar gets released.
cbrokey on
My brother. who lives in Mannum in South Aus, would be over the moon as it is only a short trip to the new circuit at Tailem Bend, if it goes there…
Gold_Rice888 on
Liberty Media doing Liberty Media things.
mightygar on
Bring back Eastern creek
_the_usual_suspect on
Thoughts and prayers for the victorian police who will be crying on each others shoulders at the thought of missing out on harrassing all those interstate visitors.
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Prime255 on
Went last year and will be going again this year. Disappointing for MotoGP to lose its best track, but seems like a commercial decision from Dorna and also due to lack of investment in the event.
Square-Exercise5257 on
Why not have the Bathurst Moto GP 1000!
ikarka on
As a south australian, HA! Karma for taking our F1.
As a south australian, I am so sorry if you have to go to the Bend
R3v4n07 on
I wonder if the Avalon Motorsports Park thing the gov put some money into might play into this.
Mad-Mel on
Morgan Park or bust! Hahaha Great track though.
yarnwildebeest on
The headline is incorrect. It should read “Australia to lose Motogp event”
AussieGreaseMonkey on
The Bend is such an un-inspiring track and a bore fest when it comes to spectating.
porcelainhamster on
Does this mean we can dig up Vivienne Cameron’s body from where it’s buried under the track?
Inevitable_Record707 on
If you have spent any time at all in the paddocks at various MotoGP events around the world, you will understand why Phillip Island is not up to scratch and has been at risk for years. Pits are tiny and too small for the teams to work in, and much more toilets are needed. Paddock passes are sold at a premium price causing overcrowding and the riders and teams hate it. The weather is always miserable and the VIP Village tickets are ridiculously expensive for what you get. This was always going to happen.
TacitisKilgoreBoah on
Move it to the Royal Nasho you cowards
rdmarshman on
Send it back to Bathurst! >:D
Some__Bloke on
Fucking joke. This is going to be the worst thing for the local part of the sport. Funding dollars going from a facility used all year round, to a once off fucking Street circuit.
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Disappointing! I can understand why the gov wouldn’t want another race at Albert Park given how disruptive the F1 is but still sad for the island. It’s such a fun atmosphere down there and an iconic track. Big loss.
It sounds like Phillip Island was going to lose the race regardless, it’s more a case that Victoria has lost a race due to the organisers wanting to move away from Phillip island.
Big win for Queensland Raceway 🤣🤣🤣
Not massively surprising. The place is a bit of a dump these days, the Fox family seems to have little interest in upgrading and rumors were the vic govt money wouldn’t have been enough.
Short money is on it going to the Bend so for the people who complain Phillip Island is too far away good news! The Shahins joint is even worse!
Albert park?
15billion lost to corruption?
The bend?
Herald sun?
A lot of things don’t add up here, Albert park street circuit is definitely not suitable to host a motoGP race and the bend is not really and alternative.
I’ll believe it when the 2027 calendar gets released.
My brother. who lives in Mannum in South Aus, would be over the moon as it is only a short trip to the new circuit at Tailem Bend, if it goes there…
Liberty Media doing Liberty Media things.
Bring back Eastern creek
Thoughts and prayers for the victorian police who will be crying on each others shoulders at the thought of missing out on harrassing all those interstate visitors.
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Went last year and will be going again this year. Disappointing for MotoGP to lose its best track, but seems like a commercial decision from Dorna and also due to lack of investment in the event.
Why not have the Bathurst Moto GP 1000!
As a south australian, HA! Karma for taking our F1.
As a south australian, I am so sorry if you have to go to the Bend
I wonder if the Avalon Motorsports Park thing the gov put some money into might play into this.
Morgan Park or bust! Hahaha Great track though.
The headline is incorrect. It should read “Australia to lose Motogp event”
The Bend is such an un-inspiring track and a bore fest when it comes to spectating.
Does this mean we can dig up Vivienne Cameron’s body from where it’s buried under the track?
If you have spent any time at all in the paddocks at various MotoGP events around the world, you will understand why Phillip Island is not up to scratch and has been at risk for years. Pits are tiny and too small for the teams to work in, and much more toilets are needed. Paddock passes are sold at a premium price causing overcrowding and the riders and teams hate it. The weather is always miserable and the VIP Village tickets are ridiculously expensive for what you get. This was always going to happen.
Move it to the Royal Nasho you cowards
Send it back to Bathurst! >:D
Fucking joke. This is going to be the worst thing for the local part of the sport. Funding dollars going from a facility used all year round, to a once off fucking Street circuit.