ANDREW FOX CHAIRMAN LINFOX PROPERTY GROUP PTY LTD
Welcome to Phillip Island for the 2026 Superbike World Championship season opener. On behalf of the Linfox organisation and the Fox family, we are excited to welcome all riders, teams, spectators, staff and volunteers.
Year-on-year, World Superbike and World Supersport bring thrilling world class racing to fans down under and we look forward to another successful event.
The Australian contingent on the world stage remains strong, with Remy Gardner( WorldSBK) and Oli Bayliss( WorldSSP) taking to the 2026 grid in their respective categories, and we wish them all the best for what is set to be a great season.
Round 1 of the Australian Superbikes, Australian Supersport and Australian Supersport 300 returns with thanks to Motorcycling Australia.
We acknowledge the Victorian Government and their support in promoting major events within regional Victoria.
Our gratitude and thanks extend to our dedicated officials and medical teams for their ongoing contributions.
We wish everyone a safe and exciting weekend at the 2026 Australian Round here at the Phillip Island Circuit.
STEVE DIMOPOULOS MEMBER FOR OAKLEIGH MINISTER FOR TOURISM, SPORT AND MAJOR EVENTS
Welcome to Phillip Island for the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, once again taking place at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
To those returning in 2026, welcome back – and to those experiencing the thrill of the Superbikes here for the first time, there really is no better place to be part of the action! It will be an adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere where you’ ll be able to see some of motorsport’ s best athletes in action.
Beyond the track, Phillip Island is home to a wide array of attractions – from spotting penguins, to catching waves on the coast or getting lost in a world of puzzles, there really is something for everyone at this incredible destination.
Best of luck to all the riders and I hope you all enjoy the action this weekend!
The Victorian Government is proud to once again be supporting this world-class event through our Regional Events Fund, which helps bring thousands of visitors to the region who are keen to explore all there is to offer.
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