AUSTRALIA GETS SLOT ON 2022 MOTOGP CALENDAR
The Australian Grand Prix Cooperation (AGPC) has announced that it has secured a place on the 2022 MotoGP calendar.
The world-renowned Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island will return in 2022, with the set to event take place from October 14-16.
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be a welcome return to Australian shores for the premier Motorcycle category.
The event will be the third from last on next year’s calendar with only the Malaysian and Valencian Grand Prix to follow to round out the season.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix back home to Phillip Island, where it will once again deliver crucial support to the local region, which has been doing it tough throughout the pandemic,” said AGPC CEO, Andrew Westacott.
“It’s been far too long since fans made the pilgrimage to Phillip Island. I can’t wait to see the MotoGP faithful back at the circuit, for what never fails to be an action-packed weekend.”
“With two Australians now competing in the premier class, there’s never been a better time to visit Phillip Island and cheer on our homegrown talent. Who knows, we may even get an Aussie one-two fairytale finish!”
In 2022 Aussie Remy Gardner, the current Moto2 championship leader will step up to the premier class where fellow Australian rider Jack Miller is a constant contender at the front of the MotoGP field.
As well as these two, young Aussie ace Joel Kelso will make his local debut in the Moto3 World Championship with the CIP Greenpower team.
“We are excited to return to Australia, where we are always welcomed like family when most of us are in fact furthest away from home,” expressed Dorna Sports CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta.
“In addition to the stunning landscape and the exciting layout that offers great battles, the return to Phillip Island’s iconic circuit after two long years is one of the most awaited events for us.
“On top of that, we are proudly returning with Australian stars Jack Miller and Remy Gardner, who will surely be welcomed as heroes racing in the MotoGP category.”
Miller is excited to get back to his home grand prix in which he finished in on the podium back in 2019.
“Everyone has been looking forward to returning to Phillip Island,” Miller said.
“To be able to come back next October… for us MotoGP riders, it’s back where we belong.
“There’s nowhere else like it and racing at home in front of family and friends for us Aussies will be extra special this time – I can’t wait.”
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