‘Nothing will ever live up to it’: Phillip Island prepares for life after MotoGP

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 24, 2026

This weekend locals and business owners are trying to balance wanting to celebrate the last race, while acknowledging the economic uncertainty that awaits them.

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