Australian motorcycle Grand Prix
Motorcycle race held in Australia
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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 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit south-east of Melbourne. Prior to 1997 the event was held at a number of different venues, most notably Eastern Creek in Sydney and Mount Panorama in Bathurst. 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).
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (1989–1990, 1997–2019, 2022–2026)
Eastern Creek Raceway (1991–1996)
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| Grand Prix motorcycle racing | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Adelaide Street Circuit (planned for 2027)[1] Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (1989–1990, 1997–2019, 2022–2026) Eastern Creek Raceway (1991–1996) |
| First race | 1989 |
| Most wins (rider) | Valentino Rossi (8) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Honda (39) |
The race was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, both due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3] The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is contracted to host the event until 2026.[4] A modified version of the Adelaide Street Circuit will host the event from 2027 onwards.[1][5]
Official names and sponsors
- 1989: Swan Premium Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[6]
- 1990: Drink/Drive Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[7]
- 1991: Tooheys Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[8]
- 1992–1994: Foster's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[9]
- 1995–1997: Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (no official sponsor)[10]
- 1998–2001: Qantas Australian Grand Prix[11]
- 2002–2003: SKYY vodka Australian Grand Prix[12]
- 2004: Cinzano Australian Grand Prix[13]
- 2005: Polini Australian Grand Prix[14]
- 2006–2007: GMC Australian Grand Prix[15]
- 2008: Australian Grand Prix (no official sponsor)[16]
- 2009–2011: Iveco Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[17]
- 2012: AirAsia Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[18]
- 2013–2014: Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[19]
- 2015: Pramac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[20]
- 2016–2018: Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[21]
- 2019: Pramac Generac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[22]
- 2022: Animoca Brands Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[23]
- 2023: MotoGP Guru by Gryfyn Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
- 2024: Qatar Airways Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
- 2025: Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
Winners
Multiple winners (riders)
| # Wins | Rider | Wins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Years won | ||
| 8 |  Valentino Rossi |
MotoGP | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2014 |
| 500cc | 2001 | ||
| 250cc | 1998, 1999 | ||
| 6 |  Casey Stoner |
MotoGP | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| 5 |  Marc Márquez |
MotoGP | 2015, 2017, 2019, 2024 |
| 125cc | 2010 | ||
| 3 | Loris Capirossi |
500cc | 1996 |
| 125cc | 1990, 1991 | ||
 Ralf Waldmann |
250cc | 1995, 1997 | |
| 125cc | 1992 | ||
| Mick Doohan |
500cc | 1992, 1995, 1998 | |
| Max Biaggi |
500cc | 2000 | |
| 250cc | 1994, 1996 | ||
| Marco Melandri |
MotoGP | 2006 | |
| 250cc | 2002 | ||
| 125cc | 1999 | ||
| Jorge Lorenzo |
MotoGP | 2013 | |
| 250cc | 2006, 2007 | ||
 Brad Binder |
Moto2 | 2018, 2019 | |
| Moto3 | 2016 | ||
| Álex Rins |
MotoGP | 2022 | |
| Moto2 | 2015 | ||
| Moto3 | 2013 | ||
| 2 | Wayne Gardner |
500cc | 1989, 1990 |
| Luca Cadalora |
250cc | 1991, 1992 | |
 John Kocinski |
500cc | 1994 | |
| 250cc | 1990 | ||
| Àlex Crivillé |
500cc | 1997 | |
| 125cc | 1989 | ||
 Masao Azuma |
125cc | 1998, 2000 | |
| Marco Simoncelli |
250cc | 2008, 2009 | |
 Alex de Angelis |
Moto2 | 2010, 2011 | |
| Sandro Cortese |
Moto3 | 2012 | |
| 125cc | 2011 | ||
| Pol Espargaró |
Moto2 | 2012, 2013 | |
 Thomas Lüthi |
Moto2 | 2016 | |
| 125cc | 2005 | ||
 Miguel Oliveira |
Moto2 | 2017 | |
| Moto3 | 2015 | ||
| Maverick Viñales |
MotoGP | 2018 | |
| Moto2 | 2014 | ||
Multiple winners (manufacturers)
| # Wins | Manufacturer | Wins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Years won | ||
| 39 | Honda |
MotoGP | 2002, 2003, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| 500cc | 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 | ||
| 250cc | 1989, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005 | ||
| Moto3 | 2017, 2019 | ||
| 125cc | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005 | ||
| 14 | Aprilia |
MotoGP | 2025 |
| 250cc | 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007 | ||
| 125cc | 1996, 1994, 2006, 2009, 2011 | ||
| 11 | Yamaha |
MotoGP | 2004, 2005, 2013, 2014, 2018 |
| 500cc | 1991, 1996, 2000 | ||
| 250cc | 1990, 1993, 2000 | ||
 KTM |
Moto2 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | |
| Moto3 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2025 | ||
| 7 | Kalex |
Moto2 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2023, 2025 |
| 6 | Ducati |
MotoGP | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2023, 2024 |
| 4 | Derbi |
125cc | 2001, 2007, 2008, 2010 |
| 3 | Gilera |
250cc | 2008, 2009 |
| 125cc | 2002 | ||
| 2 | Motobi |
Moto2 | 2010, 2011 |
| Suzuki |
MotoGP | 2022 | |
| 500cc | 1993 | ||
| Boscoscuro |
Moto2 | 2022, 2024 | |
By year
| Year | Track | Rider | Bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Bathurst | Mick Doohan | Yamaha FZR750 |
| 1987 | Winton | Kevin Magee | Yamaha FZR750 |
| 1986 | Bathurst | Malcolm Campbell[24] | Honda NR750 |
| 1983 | Andrew Johnson | Honda RS500 | |
| 1978 | Hideo Kanaya[25] | Yamaha 750 | |
| 1976 | Sandown | Warren Willing | Yamaha 750 |
| 1968 | Bathurst | Ron Toombs[26] | Henderson Matchless G50 |
| 1967 | Ron Toombs[26] | Henderson Matchless G50 | |
| 1966 | Ron Toombs[26] | Henderson Matchless G50 | |
| 1957 | Bandiana | Jack Forrest | BMW |
| 1952 | Bathurst | Harry Hinton[27] | |
| 1946 | Ron Kessing[28] | Velocette 495 | |
| 1940 | Bat Byrnes[28] | Norton | |
| 1937 | Vale | Stuart Williams[28] | Velocette 495 |
| 1933 | George Hannaford[29] | Rudge | |
| 1924 | Goulburn | Dave Brewster | Indian Chief |
| 1915 | Yetholme | James Mellor[30] | Matchless |
| 1914 | Edgar Meller[31] | 2 3/4 TT Douglas |
Riots at Bathurst
The Bathurst motorcycle race riots, or Easter Motorcycle riots were a series of disturbances between 1980 and 1985 involving motorsport spectators and the New South Wales Police Force Tactical Response Group during the Australian motorcycle Grand Prix.
Following the 1985 race meeting, the Bathurst Regional Council placed a total ban on spectators taking their own alcohol into events at the Mount Panorama Circuit. This ban has subsequently been revoked. The council also put a limit on the number of drinks spectators could purchase per day from the outlets at the track. This also had a flow on effect for the circuits other annual event, the Bathurst 1000 touring car race held on the October long weekend, though traditionally the Bathurst 1000 crowd was much better behaved.
