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2026 Preview: Phillip Island is Leaving. Is There a Strategy?
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- Feb 23, 2026
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- 2630
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Summary
And...we're back! With a LOT to talk about. I'm kicking off a four-part season preview by talking about the shocking news that Phillip Island is off the schedule in 2027: why, along with the positives and negatives. Plus - Liberty is already making changes - I break them down. And check back tomorrow for (hopefully) a discussion of all the Silly Season rumors and confirmed signings! The Rundown: - Wait...I can't change the show to the Motoweek Sports Entertainment Guy? MSEG is now taken. - Dorna Sports - New name, sign of new things to come - We discuss what "entertainment" means in that equation. Especially for us as long-time fans - More flash - more storylines - Let's add some Harleys to the mix - Is this a lame duck season for MotoGP? - Phillip Island - the first REAL change. And it is a BIG one - Why Phillip Island is going away. The good and the bad - Why it feels like Laguna Seca, but far bigger - It is the start - not the end - of the schedule changes - Adelaide Street Circuit - the upside, downside, and...can it really work?? We're just getting started. If all goes to plan - tomorrow we'll talk about Silly Season rumors. Tuesday is testing and manufacturer prospects heading into 2026, and Wednesday look for a preview of theThaiGP - let's go!! Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net , follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon ! Thanks for listening!