Aussies Racing Abroad | October 2025

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Aussies Racing Abroad | October 2025. With many Australians showcasing their skills abroad in a range of disciplines both on-track and off-road, Ed Stratmann’s column focuses on how they’re faring battling it out with the best in their chosen classes…

On-Track
Jack Miller – MotoGP

Jack Miller mixed the highs with the lows in October. Admirably finishing 11th in the Sprint in Indonesia after a difficult start due to a malfunction with the front device, which failed to disengage properly, this was a decent way to begin this round. Luck frustratingly wasn’t on his side in the main race either, as Miller was running ninth and on track for a good finish when he crashed with four laps to go while defending his position from Franco Morbidelli. The Australian managed to restart and crossed the line in 14th to salvage some valuable points.

“We were a bit more competitive today, and I felt good, sitting just behind the group, two or three tenths back, because every time I caught up to them, the front tyre turned into chewing gum. With three laps to go, Morbidelli came to pass me between turns 11 and 12. We didn‘t make contact only because, when I closed the throttle, I heard a bike coming on the inside – I moved slightly off line, and the next time I put the bike down on the left-hand side, I crashed. Unfortunate, but we showed good potential today, fighting in the group. It was nice to be there battling with these guys throughout the race. “I’m disappointed about the crash and sorry for the team,” Miller lamented.

Jack Miller turned it on for the home crowd at the Australian GP, delivering his best Sprint result of the season. After qualifying second in Q1 and third in Q2, he toiled hard to secure a superb fourth in the Sprint at Phillip Island, much to the delight of the local fans. Unfortunately, his Sunday race didn’t go as planned, as he crashed out on lap five to end his 250th Grand Prix appearance on a sour note.

“Not the way I wanted to end what had been a positive weekend so far. I got a decent start and was in the front group, although I was struggling a bit more than in the previous days, especially in turns two and six. I felt I had to push a little harder, and after a couple of warnings at turn six – with some vibrations going in – the third time the bike just said no more and went away from me. I’m disappointed to have let everyone down after what had been a strong weekend where we showed great pace. I’ll try to take the positives and understand what went wrong today,” Miller told the Yamaha website.

Senna Agius – Moto2

Unhappy with qualifying down in 22nd, Senna Agius bounced back impressively in the Indonesian race by carving his way through the field with determination to finish 12th. It was a gritty performance, made all the more commendable given he had to serve a long lap penalty after getting caught up in a first-lap collision.

“We had a good rhythm today. But I went into the first corner a little too hot and bumped into a couple of riders. Unfortunately, I was the one who ended up in the gravel. I think that was the reason for the long lap penalty. After the long lap, I more or less fell back to last place and worked my way back up to 11th. In the end, we finished 12th with a competitive pace. We’ll take that with us into the next race: a little more confidence. It’s a tough time overall, but we have to stay strong and turn this final phase of the year around, because today I felt that we took a step forward and understand the direction for the next races,” Agius declared.

Despite narrowly missing out on pole by just 0.011 seconds to Diego Moreira in qualifying, this set the stage nicely for a big Sunday, as the talented hotshot put in another standout performance on home soil.

Rising to the occasion emphatically, the Aussie star put on a sensational display to dominate the race to record a memorable triumph. He also etched his name into the history books to become the first Australian to win the Moto2 class at the Australian Grand Prix.

“I’m overjoyed! Winning at home is truly incredible. It wasn’t my first victory, as I’ve already won at Silverstone, but I only secured it on the last lap. Today, however, was completely different, as I was in the lead the whole time. I knew from Friday that I had the pace to do it. I got off to a good start, but I was a little concerned about the bike in the first two laps. However,

“I quickly found my rhythm and was able to pull away. I’m really proud to have achieved my first victory at Phillip Island. It’s fantastic to do this in my home country, where my whole family and all my friends are here. I’m lost for words, and I’ve almost lost my voice because I was screaming the whole in-lap. A big thank you to the entire Intact GP team and all my guys because we worked really hard this weekend. It’s great to reward them with a victory, and to do it this way is something amazing. Thank you, guys, I’m really proud of you all,” stated Agius.

Joel Kelso – Moto3

Joel Kelso looked set for an outstanding showing after securing an excellent third place in qualifying. But his race took an tough turn with an early fall that sent him tumbling down the order. Undeterred, the Australian showed grit and determination, for he remounted in 25th and launched a spirited comeback to carve his way through the field. His efforts were rewarded with a hard-earned 10th.

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“Everything was going to plan, until it wasn’t. A crash while running up front dropped me back to 25th and 23 seconds behind. Fought hard to climb back to P10. I really felt like a win was on the cards today, but this just adds more fire in the belly for my home GP,” reflected the #66.

Kelso kicked off his highly anticipated home Grand Prix weekend in spectacular fashion by storming to a masterful pole position in Moto3. He then backed it up with a superb ride to second in Sunday’s race to cap off a brilliant body of work on home turf.

“P2 on home soil. I can’t explain the emotion I had this weekend! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support. This one was for all the Aussies,” posted Kelso.

Jacob Roulstone – Moto3

Although qualifying 13th wasn’t the start Jacob Roulstone would have hoped for, he more than made up for it in the main event in Indonesia. The youngster came out firing from the off, putting in a defiant and skilful performance that saw him surge through the field with gusto. Battling wheel-to-wheel in a relentless and gruelling race, Roulstone banked a remarkable fifth.

“Very pleased with my race! I think I did the best first few laps of my career, and I am very happy with our start. I struggled a bit from mid-race with the front tyre because I attacked a lot at the start, so maybe I cooked it a bit too much. Messy race, the hottest and most challenging one, but I am really happy and relieved to score a top five. This result means a lot for us, because we want to show that we still deserve to be in that paddock. Thanks to the boys for their hard work,” Roulstone commented.

Qualifying 13th for his home GP, Roulstone was eager to come out swinging in the race and produce a quality performance for the local fans. He burst off the line rapidly, quickly making his presence felt as he charged towards the front. However, just as he looked set to push for a podium, misfortune struck on lap four, when a crash abruptly brought his promising race to a frustrating end while running in third.

“Really heartbroken with today’s race, but it is racing. Today, I felt like I was in my element. I felt like I had something against the other boys, and I proved it in the short time that I spent on track, with a very tricky wind, so we can be happy. I left it all out there, but I think that I misjudged the wind, as I crashed as soon as I did not have anyone in front, and I got called out. A lot of things to take away, of course, it is a very tricky time for myself, but I keep pushing, I keep going! It was amazing to have all the family and the friends here, I loved it all,” he noted.

Remy Gardner – World Superbike

Remy Gardner began his Estoril weekend strongly, securing seventh in qualifying. He carried that momentum into race one, finishing a respectable ninth, before maintaining his consistent form on Sunday to claim sixth in the Superpole race and seventh in race two to round off a solid weekend.

“It was a solid Sunday, and we can head into the season finale in Jerez with confidence. In the sprint race, we were able to fight with the front group and grab sixth spot, which gave us a second-row start for race two. Then, we gave it everything again to stay close to the leaders. We’re still missing a little something, but we can be satisfied with seventh and the positive momentum going into the last round, where we’ll aim to finish the season strongly,” admitted Gardner.

Gardner delivered a terrific showing in Superpole at the finale, initially qualifying sixth before being promoted to fifth on the grid. Despite battling a troublesome rear brake problem in the opener, he duked it out valiantly within the podium group early on before crossing the line in eighth. Sunday proved just as challenging, with Gardner suffering an early crash in the Superpole race. Unshaken, the former Moto2 champion fought through significant shoulder pain to mount a recovery, as he ultimately finished 11th in the second race.

“It’s a shame to finish the season like this. We had a really strong opportunity today, but unfortunately it was taken away in the Superpole race. I was taken out early on and felt some pain in my right shoulder afterwards, which affected me in race two. Still, our pace was good, and we could have achieved a strong result – the whole team deserved it. Anyway, we’ll look ahead to next season with confidence and aim to be consistently fighting at the front,” Gardner asserted.

Oli Bayliss – World Supersport

Oli Bayliss turned a promising 12th in qualifying into a weekend of credible results. Despite a challenging start in the opening race, he regrouped quickly and carved his way through the pack to secure 13th, displaying notable racecraft and composure under pressure. In race two, the young Aussie continued his decent form, putting in another measured ride to clinch 12th.

The PTR Triumph’s ace would endure another bout of misfortune at Jerez, where he was forced to retire on lap 10 of the opening race due to a technical issue while circulating in 20th. Lining up from the same grid position for race two, it proved to be a frustrating outing again for the Australian, as he struggled to find a consistent rhythm, eventually coming home just outside the points in 17th.

“Another difficult weekend in Jerez. I just couldn’t understand the bike enough to gain some momentum and move forward. Now we have a really long break. Big thank you to my team, sponsors and supporters for the year. See you all in ’26,” he concluded.

Triumph Factory Racing also confirmed that Oli Bayliss will remain with the PTR Triumph Factory Racing team for a second consecutive season in the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship.

Off-Track
Jett Lawrence – Motocross of Nations

Jett Lawrence set the tone for Team Australia at the Motocross of Nations with a commanding performance in the MXGP class. Kicking off the event in style by winning the opening moto and following it up with an accomplished third in moto three, his efforts not only saw him take home individual MXGP honours but also play a crucial role in securing the overall victory for Australia. Indeed, Jett’s speed and consistency at the front of the pack helped establish early momentum that proved vital in the team’s dominant showing to go back-to-back at the showpiece event.

Hunter Lawrence – Motocross of Nations

Hunter Lawrence was equally impressive in the Open class, delivering a flawless 1-1 scorecard despite a couple of uncharacteristic tip-overs. His ability to rebound quickly, recalibrate his focus and maintain control of the situation under pressure highlighted his class. Hunter’s perfect performance further solidified Australia’s title charge and ensured the team remained firmly in the ascendancy throughout.

“I’m at a loss for words right now. Come check with me later, and I will have a lot to say. I am so proud of the team. Kyle rode his heart out but got put on the ground in both first turns and charged back. Jett had an unreal first moto. Australia: we did it baby, back-to-back,” Hunter acknowledged.