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Rain Washes Out Phillip Island, but Bezzecchi Notices the Crowd That Stayed

Rain disrupted MotoGP at Phillip Island, and Marco Bezzecchi says he was struck by the fans who stayed for the parade lap.

Racing

Revisiting Sepang 2015 and the MotoGP weekend remembered as its wildest

Crash.net looks back at the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix, a weekend it describes as hazy, combative and among the most memorable in MotoGP history.

MotoGP

Marquez Takes MotoGP Lead as Ducati Warns of Aggressive Finish

Ducati's team boss says Marc Marquez will push hard in the remaining rounds, while praising Jorge Martin and warning that Marco Bezzecchi can win any race.

MotoGP

MotoGP Riders Reportedly Held Vote on Qatar Grand Prix Over Safety

RideApart reports MotoGP riders met privately to vote on whether to race at the Qatar Grand Prix, amid safety concerns and talk of a riders union.

MotoGP

A Decade After Sepang: How One MotoGP Clash Still Shapes the Rivalry

Crash.net marks ten years since the Sepang clash between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez and looks at the lasting weight the moment still carries.

MotoGP

Phillip Island MotoGP farewell ends with no Sunday racing as forecast weather held

MotoGP's final visit to Phillip Island ended with no Sunday track action after the forecast poor weather arrived, leaving fans with two demonstration laps.

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Australian MotoGP Grand Prix Canceled; Saturday Sprint Still Shakes Up Title Chase

Poor visibility stopped the medical helicopter at Phillip Island, so the Australian grand prix was called off, but the sprint still counted for points.

MotoGP

Miller Feels the Sting as Phillip Island Racing Is Called Off

Jack Miller says losing a final MotoGP race before his home crowd is hard to accept after low visibility grounded the medical helicopter at Phillip Island.

MotoGP

Aprilia Torn on Australian GP Cancellation After Martin's Injury

Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola says he is unsure whether the cancelled Australian Grand Prix helps or hurts his team while lead rider Jorge Martin is injured.

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Marquez Says Phillip Island Conditions Were Fine Before MotoGP Cancellation

Marc Marquez says the Australian MotoGP track was acceptable on Sunday, arguing the race could have run if the medical helicopter had been able to fly.

MotoGP

Ducati Chief Defends Phillip Island MotoGP Cancellation

Ducati's Davide Tardozzi says calling off the Australian MotoGP was the safest choice, even though the track was considered raceable.

MotoGP

Phillip Island Sunday cancelled as Jack Miller voices fan frustration

Crash.net reports Jack Miller became emotional as the Australian MotoGP ended without Sunday action, after thousands of fans turned out despite the weather.

New Bikes

Aprilia Unveils Limited RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute for 2027

Aprilia has revealed a limited 2027 RS 660 tribute to Phillip Island, the Australian circuit leaving the MotoGP calendar, priced at $11,999 in the US.

MotoGP

Zarco Out of Phillip Island Sprint After Electronics Fault Made Riding Unsafe

Johann Zarco retired from the Australian Grand Prix sprint at Phillip Island after an electronic fault, saying it became unsafe to keep riding.

MotoGP

Jorge Martín's long road back after the Aprilia move

Motorsport.com traces a run of injury setbacks for Jorge Martín since his move to Aprilia, from a Portugal crash to his return in Barcelona.

MotoGP

Poor visibility delays the last-ever MotoGP race at Phillip Island

According to Motorsport.com, the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island has been pushed back by at least an hour because of poor visibility caused by the weather.

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Jorge Martin Plans Malaysian GP Return After Phillip Island Crash

Jorge Martin is aiming to race at the Malaysian Grand Prix after a fractured radius from a Phillip Island sprint crash during a fight for the lead.

MotoGP

Marquez Opens Up About a Tough First Half of 2026 Despite Sprint Form

Marc Marquez reflects on a draining first half of 2026, even as he kept winning and scoring sprint podiums, according to Motorsport.com.

MotoGP

Vinales Says MotoGP Pay Rules Force Injured Riders to Race

Maverick Vinales criticized MotoGP rider contracts after racing in Australia while far from fit, with KTM salary tied to competing.

MotoGPReported by 2 outlets

Marquez on Pole at Phillip Island as Four Riders Miss Australian MotoGP

Marc Marquez starts from pole at Phillip Island with 18 riders on the grid after four withdrawals, including Jorge Martin and Raul Fernandez.

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