Phillip Island Circuit

Australia

Length = 4.448

Curves = 12, 5 right - 7 left

Straight = 900 m

Counterclockwise

Circuit record = 1'28,108 Marc Marquez

Speed ​​= max 348 average 176

Phillip Island is located on the homonymous island , near the town of Ventnor , in the Region of Victoria in Australia ; it was built in 1956 and is 4448 m long.

It is a highly spectacular circuit set on undulating terrain on the edge of a cliff, formed by a continuous succession of fast and wide-radius curves broken only by two hairpin bends, where daring overtaking can be admired. The only noteworthy straight, that of the pits, is downhill and very high top speeds are reached. The various stretches near the sea are characteristic, suggestive and loved by photographers from all over the world. It should be noted the constant presence of seagulls in the circuit area, which often represent a risk of impact for the competitors

The track is characterized by a continuous succession of fast and wide-ranging curves, without particularly treacherous braking sections. , the only one is curve 4, you get to 270 km / h and slow down to 110 km / h. The only straight is that of the pits, rather short but downhill therefore very fast.

The cold temperatures and the uncertain weather often affect the conduct of the races.

Often the presence of seagulls represents a danger for pilots.