MotoGP chief Carmelo Ezpeleta announced Phillip Island will bid farewell to the sport after the final race was canceled due to poor visibility and safety concerns.

The 2026 Phillip Island race was called off as weather and limited visibility impeded medical helicopter operations, following earlier postponements and cancellations of warm-up and other races.

Jack Miller could not race his special green-and-gold Yamaha on home soil, marking his final home MotoGP appearance at Phillip Island ahead of the circuit’s 2027 move to Adelaide.

The farewell is framed with an emotional and legacy angle, highlighting Miller’s nostalgic connection to Phillip Island and the significance of this Island chapter in his career.

Miller and his family have long hosted a low-key pre-weekend gathering at Phillip Island, a ritual that underscored gratitude and togetherness despite a chaotic race weekend.

Ezpeleta saluted Phillip Island’s iconic status, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, riders, teams, and especially the fans for their enduring passion and support over the years.

Final thanks were extended to Phillip Island, the AGPC, Australian riders, and fans, with a promise to carry the story forward in Adelaide in 2027.

Despite disappointment over the cancellation, Ezpeleta emphasized gratitude to the island community and framed the transition to Adelaide as a continuation of the sport’s legacy.

Bezzecchi acknowledged the bitter feelings of leaving under such circumstances and stressed focus on the next race.

The piece notes Yamaha’s waning competitiveness and a broader shift toward World Superbikes, placing Miller’s move within a wider industry transition.

Miller will leave MotoGP for World Superbikes with Yamaha, as Adelaide is set to host MotoGP in 2027 under a new era for the calendar.

Phillip Island is leaving the MotoGP calendar, with Adelaide hosting the championship from 2027, marking a symbolic turn in the sport’s Australian footprint.