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 one of the world's most stunning circuits and have expressed their sadness over its notorious loss. Marco Bezzecchi has praised Phillip Island for its great circuit and events. Riders have expressed their sadness over the withdrawal, with Johann Zarco seeing an possibility amid rain, breezes, and frigid temperatures.