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PHILLIP ISLAND, AUSTRALIA - 1989:  Wayne Gardner of Australia for the Rothmans Honda Team wheelies his bike during the 1989 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island in Australia. (photo by Getty Images)

How Island became landmark MotoGP venue

Phillip Island is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary as a MotoGP racetrack. Wayne Gardner, who won the first race, was central to the promotion but it was engineer Bob Barnard who brought the race to life.

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PHILLIP ISLAND, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Valentino Rossi of Italy and rider of the #46 Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha is seen during a press conference ahead of the 2019 MotoGP of Australia at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on October 24, 2019 in Phillip Island, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Rossi hoping for island romance

Legend Valentino Rossi has struggled this season but hopes a return to one of his favourite circuits for his 400th grand prix will deliver a special result at Phillip Island on Sunday.

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