Down Under for the grand classic: the Ducati Lenovo Team lands at Phillip Island

It is time for farewells and great emotions for the MotoGP circus, flying to Australia for the eighteenth round of the 2026 season where, for the last time, racing will take place on the historic Phillip Island circuit. A unique place with a wild charm, where unspoiled nature, breathtaking sunsets over the ocean, and local wildlife serve as a backdrop to one of the most spectacular and fastest tracks in the world.

A fast-flowing layout to be tackled in one breath, where the Desmosedici GP boasts a great tradition of success: from recent victories with satellite teams by Marc Márquez in 2024 and Johann Zarco in 2023, up to the epic four-in-a-row signed by Casey Stoner, undisputed dominator from 2007 to 2010.

Marc Márquez, in second place in the general standings, just a breath behind the leader, is ready to make the most of a key weekend for the Championship on a track that is thrilling but very physically demanding.

Leaving behind the race that ended prematurely in Indonesia, Pecco Bagnaia arrives at Phillip Island to turn the page. A track with a truly unique layout where he aims to find consistency and solid finishes again.

Marc Márquez (#93, Ducati Lenovo Team)

“Phillip Island is an extraordinary circuit, and racing here for the last time will be emotional. It's a track with a unique, breathtaking layout. It's where I won one of my first races with Ducati, and we are motivated to do well, ready to fight right away for the positions that matter.”

Francesco Bagnaia (#63, Ducati Lenovo Team)

“It will be the last time on this track, a circuit where I haven't managed to win yet, but which holds an incredible charm, an extraordinary layout, and pure adrenaline. Let's work hard from Friday and get the most out of our package.”

Circuit Information

Country: Australia

Name: Phillip Island Circuit

Circuit record: Quartararo (Yamaha) 01:26.465 – 2025

Maximum speed: Bastianini (KTM) 358.8 km/h – 2025

Track length: 4.45 km

Sprint race distance: 13 laps

Race distance: 27 laps

Turns: 12 (5 right, 7 left)

2025 Results

GP Podium: 1st Fernandez (Aprilia), 2nd Di Giannantonio (Ducati), 3rd Bezzecchi (Aprilia)

Sprint winner: Bezzecchi (Aprilia)

Pole Position: Quartararo (Yamaha) – 01.26.465

Fastest Lap of the GP: A. Márquez (Ducati) – 01:27.782

Racing Statistics

Marc Márquez

GP Starts: 300 (222 x MotoGP, 32 x Moto2, 46 x 125cc)Wins: 105 (79 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 10 125cc)

Podiums: 171 (132 MotoGP + 25 Moto2 + 14 125cc)

Sprint wins: 23

Pole positions: 105 (77 MotoGP + 14 Moto2 + 14 125cc)

World Titles: 9 (MotoGP 2025, MotoGP 2019, MotoGP 2018, MotoGP 2017, MotoGP 2016, MotoGP 2014, MotoGP 2013, Moto2 2012, 125cc 2010)

Francesco Bagnaia

GPs Started 251 (146 x MotoGP, 36 x Moto2, 69 x Moto3)

Wins: 41 (31 MotoGP + 8 Moto2 + 2 Moto3)

Podiums: 86 (63 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 7 Moto3)Sprint wins: 14

Pole positions: 35 (28 MotoGP + 6 Moto2 + 1 Moto3)

World Titles: 3 (MotoGP 2023, MotoGP 2022, Moto2 2018)

Championship Info

Rider Standings

Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) -353 points - 2nd

Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 166 points - 9th

Constructors Standings

Ducati – 491 points - 2nd

Team Standings

Ducati Lenovo Team – 519 points - 2nd