It took place on the weekend of 14–16 October 2011 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

Australian rider Casey Stoner clinched the 2011 MotoGP World Championship with his fifth consecutive victory at his home Grand Prix on his 26th birthday.

Italian rider Marco Simoncelli recorded his final podium finish at this event before being fatally injured at the following race in Malaysia.

The race was stopped after 20 laps due to an accident involving Niklas Ajo.

[8] Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round sixteen has concluded.