2013 MotoGP: Will Typhoon Francisco Affect the Japan Grand Prix?
23 Oct 2013, 14:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Weather Underground offers some possible courses the Typhoon Francisco may follow during the next 5 days, and it seems to come a bit too close to the Tokyo area. After the crazy round at Phillip Isl...
Paddock Girls: Sepang vs Phillip Island
21 Oct 2013, 16:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Time flew a bit too fast between the first two of the fall's triple header, so we kind of forgotten about the paddock girls at Sepang. However, not all is lost, as we still have both the photos...
2013 MotoGP: Marquez Disqualified, Lorenzo Wins, Drama Mounts
21 Oct 2013, 10:19 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Nerve-racking race at Phillip Island in Australia, 3 rounds to go until the end of the championship and Jorge Lorenzo clinching a critical victory in his battle for the 2013 season. As the Mallo...
2013 MotoGP: Lorenzo Hits Seagull, Clinches Pole, Breaks Record
19 Oct 2013, 07:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Dramatic and eventful qualifying session for the top 10 riders in the Australian GP. Jorge Lorenzo, who was the fastest of them all in the combined time sheets, managed to secure a new pole position...
2013 MotoGP: Lorenzo Still Fastest at Phillip Island, Stoner Becomes a MotoGP Legend
19 Oct 2013, 05:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Jorge Lorenzo is still the fastest rider at Phillip Island as the practice sessions ended. Dani Pedrosa topped the FP3 and FP4, but the lap time Lorenzo posted in FP2 (1m28s961) remains the best tim...
2013 MotoGP: New Asphalt at Philip Island Demands Harder Tires
18 Oct 2013, 14:00 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bridgestone demands that all riders use the harder option for their rear tires in the Sunday race at Phillip Island, in Australia. Shinji Aoki, Bridgestone Motorsport Tyre Development Department ...
2013 MotoGP: Lorenzo Fastest in Practice, Marquez Crashes at Lukey Heights
18 Oct 2013, 06:55 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Reigning champion Jorge Lorenzo was the fastest rider in the first two free practice sessions at Phillip Island in Australia. With a new track surface, some record-breaking action was somehow exp...
2013 MotoGP: Pressure Builds up Ahead of Phillip Island Round
16 Oct 2013, 16:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Tension mounts Down Under, as the next MotoGP round, the Tissot Australian Grand Prix race date is drawing near. In case Honda's Marc Marquez manages to extend his lead over reigning champion J...
Jorge Lorenzo: It Only Remains to Accept the Defeat
15 Oct 2013, 14:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like things are becoming clearer as far as the fate of the 2013 World MotoGP Championship is concerned. Jorge Lorenzo is acknowledging the perspective of being the runner-up this year, 3 r...
2013 MotoGP: How Can Marquez Seize the Title at Phillip Island?
14 Oct 2013, 16:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Three rounds until the 2013 MotoGP season reaches its end, the world standing is led by Repsol Honda rookie Marc Marquez, who is now closer than ever to secure the premiere class title. The next rac...
Casey Stoner, the New Legend in the MotoGP Hall of Fame
11 Oct 2013, 12:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Casey Stoner will be inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame and will become the 20th Legend to be entered in the series' prestigious high-honor ranks. His recognition as a MotoGP Legend willo...
Casey Stoner Back for Phillip Island, but Only for Lap of Honour
1 Oct 2013, 11:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Well, out hearts skipped a beat or two, as well, when we read the beginning of a similar title. However, we will not see Casey Stoner racing for real at Phillip Island on October 20: his presence is...
Swiss Watch Manufacturer Tissot Is the Title Sponsor for the Australian GP
27 Aug 2013, 09:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A common presence in the world of motorsport, the Swiss watch manufacturer Tissot is now officially the title sponsor of the Australian GP, to be held at the Phillip Island circuit, October 20. A...
Australian GP Officials Try to Lure Casey Stoner Back for Phillip Island
31 Jul 2013, 12:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Speaking with AAP, the Australian GO Corporation Andrew Westacott was rather blunt and openly admitted the racing company is making moves to try and lure Casey Stoner back into the MotoGP world, pos...
Vermeulen to Make WSBK Return at Donington Park
14 Mar 2011, 15:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Chris Vermeulen will not be able to race in front of his home fans for the 2011 World Superbike opener at Phillip Island, but the Australian hinted that his return to the championship will not be aw...
Carlos Checa Scores Double Win at Phillip Island
1 Mar 2011, 06:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After the first of thirteen 2011 World Superbike Championship events, Althea Racing team rider Carlos Checa stormed to first place riding his Ducati 1198 after scoring a double win at Phillip Island...
Chris Vermeulen Drives the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
24 Feb 2011, 14:15 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Still recovering from a complicated knee operation, Chris Vermeulen is in Melbourne for the Yamaha Phillip Island Round of the Superbike World Championship. In order to get to and from the track, th...
Vermeulen Set to Miss WSBK Season Opener at Phillip Island
21 Feb 2011, 10:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Chris Vermeulen will not get to race in front of a home crowd in the World Superbike Championship this season, as the Australian decided to skip the opening round at Phillip Island in order to focus...
Australia to Lose 2012 MotoGP Date?
15 Feb 2011, 07:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After fears were raised recently about the possibility of Australia missing out on the Formula 1 calendar in the near future, now another premier racing series is on the verge of throwing the Aussie...
Porsche Brings Rare Museum Cars to 60th Anniversary in Australia
1 Feb 2011, 15:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / In order to celebrate its 60-year presence in Australia, Porsche is shipping a number of rare cars, spanning six decades, from its museum in Germany to the 2011 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Mo...