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| Grand Prix motorcycle racing | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (1989–1990, 1997–2019, 2022–present) Eastern Creek Raceway (1991–1996) |
| First race | 1989 |
| Most wins (rider) | Valentino Rossi (8) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Honda (39) |
The Australian motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that is part of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. From 1997 to the present day, it is run at the scenic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. Prior to 1997 the event was held at a number of different venues, most notably Eastern Creek west of Sydney New South Wales and Bathurst in central western New South Wales. The only rider to win the 'premier class' race at multiple venues is five-time World Champion Mick Doohan, Eastern Creek (1992, 1995) and Phillip Island (1998).
Contents
- Official names and sponsors
- Spectator attendance
- Winners of the Australian motorcycle Grand Prix
- Most wins (riders)
- Multiple winners (manufacturers)
- By year
- Riots at Bathurst
- See also
- References
The race was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, both due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1] [2] The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is contracted to host the event until 2026. [3]
