Casey Stoner fights for Phillip Island to remain on MotoGP schedule
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:49 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Casey Stoner, a retired MotoGP star, announced plans to advocate for the return of Phillip Island to the MotoGP schedule. The discussion arises amid confirmed plans to move the Australian Grand Prix to Adelaide starting in 2027. Phillip Island has historically served as a key venue for the race, hosting it annually, barring COVID-19 interruptions and six events held at Eastern Creek in the 1990s. Stoner's efforts reflect the significant nostalgia and importance of the Phillip Island track in the sport.
- •Stoner aims to keep Phillip Island on the MotoGP calendar
- •Australian Grand Prix to switch to Adelaide in 2027
- •Phillip Island has hosted the race annually except for COVID interruptions
- •Historical context includes six editions at Eastern Creek in the 1990s
- •Stoner's advocacy reflects fans' attachment to Phillip Island
- 6:49 AMMotorsport.com — Casey Stoner plans to 'fight' for Phillip Island to return to MotoGP schedule
- 6:49 AMYahoo Sports — Casey Stoner plans to 'fight' for Phillip Island to return to MotoGP schedule
"Retired MotoGP star Casey Stoner says he will be "fighting" to see Phillip Island return to the schedule despite plans to switch the Australian Grand Prix to Adelaide from 2027. Phillip Island is undoubtedly the spiritual home of the race. Disregarding COVID-19 interruptions and the six editions hosted by Eastern Creek in the 1990s, the Victorian track has staged the race every year since ...Keep reading
"Most in the MotoGP paddock are planning a fond farewell to the seaside track in two weeks, but Casey Stoner won't accept defeat for the classic venue
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 8, 2026, 6:49 AMCasey Stoner plans to 'fight' for Phillip Island to return to MotoGP schedule
Retired MotoGP star Casey Stoner says he will be "fighting" to see Phillip Island return to the schedule despite plans to switch the Australian Grand Prix to Adelaide from 2027. Phillip Island is undoubtedly the spiritual home of the race. Disregarding COVID-19 interruptions and the six editions hosted by Eastern Creek in the 1990s, the Victorian track has staged the race every year since ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 6:49 AMCasey Stoner plans to 'fight' for Phillip Island to return to MotoGP schedule
Most in the MotoGP paddock are planning a fond farewell to the seaside track in two weeks, but Casey Stoner won't accept defeat for the classic venue
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