With the 19th round of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship run and won at Phillip Island, CycleOnline breaks down the Top 10 talking points from another action-packed Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

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1. Agius wins on home turf:

Phillip Island erupted on Sunday as Senna Agius produced one of the standout performances of the season, taking victory in the Moto2 race and becoming the first Australian to win at home in the category. The Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP rider launched from second on the grid and immediately took control, leading the field into turn one. Despite running wide a couple of times early on, the 20-year-old handled the changing conditions with composure well beyond his years, stretching his advantage to more than six seconds at one stage and never looking back. It marked his second win of the season, following his breakthrough Moto2 victory earlier in the year in the British GP at Silverstone.

2. A first for Fernandez and Trackhouse in MotoGP:

Trackhouse MotoGP Team and Raul Fernandez finally broke through for their maiden MotoGP victory at the Island. After showing flashes of podium pace throughout the year, the Spaniard put it all together on the weekend, first with a Saturday Sprint podium in P2, before taking a triumphant Sunday win ahead of Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzechi. Not only was it a first for Fernandez, but it was also a first for the Trackhouse team in the premier-class. The American squad – in only their second season in the Grand Prix paddock – becoming the 11th and final team on the current grid to win in the premier class.

3. Miller returns to front-running form:

It was a case of what could’ve been for home favourite Jack Miller at Phillip Island, after a promising weekend of front-running form ended with a crash in Sunday’s main race. The Prima Pramac Yamaha rider topped Friday practice and qualified third on the grid, then claimed P4 in Saturday’s Sprint to set up a strong home showing. However, his hopes were dashed on lap five when he lost the front at Siberia while battling inside the lead group. Despite the fall, Miller took confidence from his pace and front-running form, describing it as a positive weekend overall as he looks to finish the season strongly.

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4. Pole and P2 for Kelso in Moto3:

Joel Kelso delivered a career-best performance at his home Grand Prix, taking pole position and a hard-fought second place in the Moto3 race at Phillip Island. The 22-year-old LevelUp MTA rider went bar-to-bar with newly crowned world champion Jose Antonio Rueda for the entirety of the 21-lap contest, the pair breaking clear of the field by more than 12 seconds – something you don’t often see in the Moto3 class. In the end, Rueda narrowly edged Kelso to the line by just 0.329s, but the Australian’s gritty ride had the crowd on its feet as the result moved him to fifth in the championship standings.

5. Heartbreak for Roulstone:

While Kelso celebrated, fellow Australian Jacob Roulstone was left to wonder what might have been after a promising start ended in heartbreak. The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider was electric in the opening laps of Sunday’s Moto3 race, charging from 13th on the grid to third in quick succession before a costly crash dashed his podium hopes. It was a cruel blow after showing such strong form following his solid result in Mandalika, but at just 19 years of age, Roulstone continues to prove he belongs at world championship level – and there’s little doubt he’ll rebound quickly as the season draws to a close.

6. Moto2 title hunt wide open:

What once looked like a runaway championship has turned into a nail-biter in Moto2, with Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP’s Manuel Gonzalez seeing his early advantage slashed to just two points over Italtrans Racing Team’s Diogo Moreira. Gonzalez opened the year with four dominant wins, but a recent dip in form – including a disqualification in Mandalika for a technical infringement – has brought Moreira right back into contention. The Brazilian has been on a charge with 3-1-3 finishes in his last three outings, while Gonzalez has struggled to regain his rhythm. With only three rounds remaining, the title fight is wide open – can Gonzalez regroup, or will Moreira’s momentum prove unstoppable?

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7. Bez overcomes double LLP to take P3:

Aprilia Racing’s Marco Bezzecchi faced an uphill battle at Phillip Island after being handed a double long-lap penalty for his collision with newly crowned world champion Marc Márquez at Mandalika. Undeterred, the Italian delivered one of the standout rides of the weekend, charging through the field to claim a well-earned podium after 27 gruelling laps. Having taken victory in Saturday’s Sprint, it was another display of determination and raw speed from Bezzecchi – and very much a case of what could have been without the penalties hanging over him.

8. New pole record for Quartararo:

Fabio Quartararo reminded everyone of his raw speed at Phillip Island, smashing the all-time lap record to claim pole position for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP. His blistering 1m26.465s reaffirmed his status as one of the sport’s most talented and capable riders. While the Frenchman couldn’t convert that pace into a podium on Sunday, the performance was a timely boost for both rider and team as Yamaha continues its rebuild toward 2026.

9. Injury rules Marquez out of Australian GP:

It was a disappointing weekend for Australian fans of Marc Marquez, ruled out of the Phillip Island round following the shoulder injury he sustained in his Mandalika clash with Marco Bezzecchi. The nine-time world champion’s absence was felt across the paddock, robbing fans of the chance to see one of MotoGP’s greatest talents take on one of the calendar’s most iconic circuits. Still, without the number 93 in the mix, the door opened for new contenders to shine and added another unpredictable twist to an already dramatic weekend at the Island.

10. Voight adds to the Aussie flavour:

A late call-up to the Moto2 grid, Harrison Voight added another dose of Australian representation to the Phillip Island weekend. Lining up for the MSi Racing Team, the Queenslander embraced the opportunity to race in front of his home crowd and gain valuable experience against the world’s best. While the final result of P26 didn’t reflect his effort, Voight’s presence in the field was a welcome sight and another reminder of the depth of Aussie talent rising through the ranks. It’s clear the future of Australian road racing is in good hands.