Supercars to return to Phillip Island from 2027
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 02:32 · Archive
Supercars will host a championship final-series round at Phillip Island for five years from 2027, filling the gap left by the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix moving to Adelaide.
Phillip Island has been offered a racing lifeline after losing the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The famous Victorian circuit will host a Supercars championship final-series round for five years from 2027. Supercars have not raced at the island since 2019. The series grand final will remain in Adelaide and one circuit was removed from next season's 14-race schedule to accommodate the Phillip Island round.
Phillip Island lost hosting rights of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in February. MotoGP officials wanted Adelaide's Albert Park Formula One circuit to host the event to boost mainstream appeal, but the Victorian government rejected this proposal. This opened the door for South Australia to secure the MotoGP for six years from 2027 on a track designed using the blueprint of the city's former Formula One circuit.
The future of Phillip Island's track had been uncertain since South Australia also secured the World Superbikes, which are moving to The Bend from 2028. Racing legend Garth Tander, a six-time Bathurst winner, said the circuit layout would suit the current generation of Supercars. Tickford Racing driver Thomas Randal noted that Supercars had not raced there 'in anger for a while'.
How it is being reported
- Supercars rescue Phillip Island racing after GP lossRacing will live on at Phillip Island, with Supercars to return to the famous Victorian circuit following the loss of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 02:14
- Supercars rescue Phillip Island racing after GP lossRacing will live on at Phillip Island, with Supercars to return to the famous Victorian circuit following the loss of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 02:14
In this story: Phillip Island · Adelaide · Victoria · South Australia · Supercars · Garth Tander · Thomas Randal
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