Winner: Raul Fernandez

Fernandez finally claimed his first ever MotoGP win, and it was well earned. After months of showing promise but missing out on results, everything clicked at Phillip Island.

He stayed calm when the weather and wind made conditions difficult, rode smoothly, and managed his tyres better than most.

It’s not just a personal victory, it’s also a huge day for his Trackhouse team, which has worked hard to bring the Aprilia satellite bike up to the front. Fernandez’s confidence will now build, and he will believe more wins are possible.

Loser: Pedro Acosta

Acosta showed early pace but faded late on due to tyre wear. It is part of his learning journey in MotoGP, understanding how to manage tyres over a full race distance.

The potential is clearly there, but the bike is not. With continuing problems, KTM needs to do something about it, as it’s costing them potential wins.

Winner: Marco Bezzecchi

Bezzecchi’s weekend started with a double long-lap penalty from Indonesia, but he fought back brilliantly to take a podium.

His recovery ride proved how much speed and self-belief he has. It also highlights Aprilia’s progress, as the bike now gives riders the confidence to attack even after setbacks.

Loser: Francesco Bagnaia

Bagnaia was in the fight before he crashed out, losing valuable championship points. He has been solid with his comebacks, but the crash will cost him dearly in the riders’ championship.

Winner: Alex Rins

Rins may not have been on the podium, but his top-ten finish from 11th on the grid was one of Yamaha’s most encouraging results this season.

He showed good late-race pace, careful management, and more confidence in the bike than before. If he and the team can keep improving, Yamaha could have more potential.

Loser: Fabio Quartararo

Quartararo started strong, even taking pole position, but couldn’t carry that form into the race. His Yamaha lacked grip and straight-line speed compared to rivals.

He slipped backwards as the laps went on, finishing well below where he started.
It’s become a pattern, brilliant in qualifying, struggling in race conditions. Until Yamaha improves its race-day package, Quartararo will continue to fight an uphill battle.

Winner: Fabio Di Giannantonio

Di Giannantonio had another impressive ride, finishing second and continuing his strong run of form. He stayed consistent throughout the race and avoided errors while others pushed too hard.

This shows how much he has matured this season, less wild, more controlled, and now regularly fighting for podiums. For VR46, his performance again highlights their ability to compete against factory teams despite having fewer resources.

Winner: Aprilia

Phillip Island confirmed Aprilia’s rise as a real threat. Both its factory and satellite bikes performed strongly, proving the RS-GP now has both speed and consistency.

They’ve worked hard to fix reliability issues, and their aerodynamic package seems perfect for circuits like this.

Loser: Ducati (Factory Team)

For a brand that’s dominated the last few seasons, Phillip Island was a rare disaster. Ducati riders struggled for grip and balance, and none were able to match Aprilia’s pace.

Their factory bike seems to have lost a little of its usual advantage, especially in cooler and windier conditions.