Six-time Phillip Island champion Casey Stoner has expressed his disappointment with the Victorian government's decision to give up on MotoGP. Riders have described the circuit as a breathtaking racing venue and have expressed their regret over its legendary loss. Marco Bezzecchi has extolled Phillip Island for its great circuit and races. Riders have expressed their disappointment over the departure, with Johann Zarco seeing an possibility amid showers, gusts, and chilly temperatures.