Overview
- Australian media report Dorna has told negotiators a contract renewal hinges on moving the race to Melbourne’s Albert Park.
- The Victorian government has increased its financial bid to keep the event at Phillip Island, citing an estimated AUD $100 million annual boost to the Bass Coast economy.
- Officials say talks are ongoing, but converting Albert Park for bikes would require larger run-off areas and likely tree removal, adding major costs and resistance from residents.
- South Australia has held discussions with Dorna about a possible Adelaide race if Victoria cannot secure a deal, according to the reports.
- The current agreement runs through the October 2026 round as pressure builds over Phillip Island’s dated facilities, lower crowds and Dorna’s shift toward city‑proximate events.