Overview
- The current hosting deal ends in 2026, with the Victorian Government and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation yet to announce any renewal as discussions remain commercial in confidence.
- Bass Coast Shire Council’s “Save our MotoGP” petition has reached 1,272 signatures, urging funding for critical infrastructure and a long-term commitment to Phillip Island.
- Mayor Rochelle Halstead and local businesses have pressed Premier Jacinta Allan to engage with Dorna Sports and the AGPC to secure the race.
- A 2023 study estimated $54.6 million in state economic benefit, including $29.4 million spent in Bass Coast, and recent editions attracted about 90,000 spectators.
- Alternative venues are positioning for the event, including The Bend Motorsport Park and a proposed Avalon site, while Albert Park has been floated but is considered unlikely for MotoGP.