Overview
- Dorna has reportedly told negotiators the Australian round must move from Phillip Island to Melbourne’s Albert Park for a contract renewal, according to a Victorian government source cited by The Age.
- The Victorian government and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation say negotiations continue and publicly state their commitment to keeping MotoGP at Phillip Island.
- Making Albert Park suitable for motorcycles would require major safety changes and significant vegetation removal, which local stakeholders say is politically and practically untenable.
- South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said any bid from his state would focus on The Bend Motorsport Park rather than an Adelaide street race, with the government willing to support the circuit’s owners.
- The push aligns with Dorna’s broader interest in city-focused events following Liberty Media’s takeover, even as Phillip Island’s event remains a major economic driver for the Bass Coast region.