Australian motorcycle Grand Prix canceled, Algarve GP to replace canceled Australian GP

The FIM, IRTA, Dorna Sports announced on July 6 that the Australian motorcycle Grand Prix which set to be held at Philip Island circuit has been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. However the Australian GP which will become home race for Jack Miller and Remy Gardner will be expected to be held next year in 2022.

Marc Marquez and Maverick Vinales battling for the lead in the 2019 Australian GP

Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta stated as follows:

“We are very sad to announce that we won’t be able to race at the stunning Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in 2021. One of our truly emblematic venues that always delivers incredible racing, it’s a favourite for fans worldwide and everyone in the paddock. Unfortunately, we will have to wait another year to return to Victoria, but we very much look forward to seeing the Australian fans in 2022 and staging another fantastic event together - this time with two home heroes, Jack Miller and Remy Gardner, on the premier class grid when we return.”

- Algarve Grand Prix to replace canceled Australian GP

In addition, the FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports are delighted to confirm the addition of the Grande Premio do Algarve to the 2021 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar. MotoGP will return to Portimão from the 5th to the 7th of November, the week preceding the Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana (Valencian GP), as the iconic Autodromo do Algarve welcomes MotoGP back for a second Grand Prix this season.

Source:

- https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2021/07/06/australian-grand-prix-cancelled-algarve-grand-prix-added/382454