Phillip Island, it’s good to be back. After a week away from the greatest show on Earth, MotoGP arrives to what is arguably the greatest race track on Earth as we get set for a wild weekend at the Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Does an unpredictable few days Down Under lie ahead (and yes, that means the weather too)? Absolutely it does.
Thursday takeaways and talking points
Moreira joins LCR
Earlier this week, the 2026 MotoGP grid was officially completed after it was announced that Moto2 title contender Diogo Moreira will jump into the Honda LCR ranks next season
Hear from the man himself on the news: Moreira says he’s “proud” to join HRC in 2026
Bezzecchi given double Long Lap
We learnt what Marco Bezzecchi’s (Aprilia Racing) penalty would be for the Indonesian GP incident with Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team): a double Long Lap penalty for Sunday’s Grand Prix
“I made a mistake… I accept it” – Bez reacts to his penalty
Alex Marquez edges closer to 2025 runner up
Hear from Alex Marquez as he hopes to wrap up silver medal chase on the Island
Pre-Event Press Conference + GearUp
Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was joined by Indonesian GP winner Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) and home hero Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) this week. Watch the trio debrief and take questions from the floor HERE, and see if Aldeguer thinks he can join MM93 as a back-to-back rookie MotoGP winner
You can also catch up on the GearUP show to hear from Moreira, as well listen to the reactions about what unfolded in Indonesia last time out.
Phillip Island parade
The Island classic parade was back with a bang: Stoner, Bagnaia, Miller and more saddle up Down Under. Hear from MotoGP Hall of Famer Casey Stoner and more as the riders were joined by bike crazy fans for a sunny ride from nearby San Remo to Phillip Island. You can also enjoy some snaps from the parade a little further below.
Plus, find This Week in MotoGP, covering all the key events and goings on, below! See you on Friday for track action from Australia.
