ASBK to race for points at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

The 2026 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island is set be a blockbuster, with the on-track schedule to be bolstered by the superstars of the Penrite Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Pirelli (ASBK).

With the ASBK Championship on the verge of switching to a landmark summer calendar, it provided the perfect opportunity to kickstart the 2026-2027 season alongside the MotoGP™, Moto2™ and Moto3™ FIM Grand Prix World Championship classes around the famed Victorian circuit from 23 to 25 October 2026.

Australian Superbike joining the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is breaking new ground with official Australian Superbike Championship points on the line for the first time – which means riders will leave nothing on the circuit as they attempt to gain the early season ascendancy in a new era of ASBK.

Round one of the 2026 Penrite ASBK Championship, presented by Pirelli was recently held at Phillip Island, and the racing was jaw-dropping as the new wave of prodigiously talented young guns such as Harrison Voight, former Moto3 rider Jacob Roulstone, Cameron Dunker and Jonathan Nahlous took the fight up to seasoned stars Josh Waters, two-time Moto2 race winner Anthony West and Mike Jones.

It’s no surprise that Australia’s recent Motorcycle Grand Prix greats such as Wayne Gardner, Kevin Magee, Mick Doohan, Daryl Beattie and Chris Vermeulen all cut their teeth in Australian Superbike racing, as the standard of competition has always been extremely high and victories hard earned. It has long been the breeding ground for Australia’s next generation of champions.

Australia’s three current Grand Prix riders, Jack Miller, Senna Agius and Joel Kelso, have all competed in the ASBK Championship in recent years, beginning their journey to world championship level via the Australian championship.

Travis Auld, Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO

“Adding in a points‑scoring Australian Superbikes Championship round to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will add another layer of intensity and excitement, showcasing the depth of talent coming through the domestic ranks, including familiar faces such as Jacob Roulstone.”

“This is an exciting announcement for the 2026 event, which we intend to make a fitting farewell to Phillip Island after being an incredible home for MotoGP in Australia for the last 30 years.”

Peter Doyle, Motorcycling Australia CEO

“I have fond memories of the very first Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in 1989 and the thrilling Australian Superbike races, so it is brilliant news the ASBK Championship, which is at an extremely professional level these days, is headed to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix with championship points on the line.”

“Teams and riders will leave no stone unturned to start the new summer ASBK calendar in the best possible fashion, and spectators are going to be amazed at just how fast ASBK Superbikes lap the Phillip Island circuit.”

“I’d like to thank the Australian Grand Prix Corporation for this opportunity to showcase Australia’s best riders under the international spotlight.”

Welcome to the #AustralianGP, ASBK! 👋

The Penrite Australian Superbike Championship presented by Pirelli will join the on track line up at Phillip Island this year, racing for Championship points during the Grand Prix™ for the very first time 🏁

Keen to join us for the final… pic.twitter.com/R2OaWbRwKu

— Australian MotoGP™ (@ausmotogp) March 22, 2026