After hosting Grand Prix at Phillip Island for nearly three decades, the circuit will no longer host the Australian leg of the series – at least for the next six years. From 2027, Adelaide, South Australia’s largest city and the nation’s fifth-largest city, will host a 2.6-mile city center circuit for the Grand Prix championship.
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MotoGP set to roar on Adelaide city streets from 2027
motogp leaves Phillip Island for Adelaide City Circuit
MotoGP Sports and Entertainment Group, the South Australian Government and the City of Adelaide have today announced that the Australian Grand Prix will be held at the Adelaide City Center Circuit from 2027.
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The six-year deal starts next season and will see MotoGP races run at the Adelaide street circuit until and including 2032. This landmark event will be the first MotoGP Grand Prix to be held in a city center and meet the uncompromising safety standards required in the modern sporting era.
MotoGP chief sporting officer Carlos Ezpeleta and South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas unveiled the track layout to national media in Adelaide on Thursday 19 February.
It is confirmed that the first Australian Grand Prix will be held over three days in Adelaide in November 2027. The track is approximately 4.195 kilometers long, with 18 turns winding through city streets, allowing riders to reach speeds of over 340 km/h.
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The track design follows the blueprint of the famous Adelaide street circuit, which hosted Formula 1 events from 1985 to 1995, but requires significant adjustments to ensure driver safety remains the number one priority.
The city’s layout, culture and passion for major events make Adelaide the perfect venue for a premium festival-style city grand prix – providing a unique opportunity to take the fan experience to the next level.
motogp leaves Phillip Island for Adelaide City Circuit
MotoGP Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta said: “Bringing MotoGP to Adelaide marks an important milestone in the development of our championship. The city has a world-class reputation for hosting major sporting events and the opportunity to design a dedicated track on the city’s streets is truly unique in our sport.
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“From the outset, we have worked with the FIM to ensure safety is not compromised – every element of the Adelaide Street Circuit has been carefully engineered to meet the highest standards of modern MotoGP, ensuring riders can race at full power with confidence.
“Adelaide’s commitment to major events makes it the perfect home for MotoGP to start its next chapter in Australia. We’re really excited to be showcasing a new style of racing here and creating a true celebration of our sport, bringing fans closer to the action.
“This partnership represents the bold ambition of MotoGP and Australia – a journey we are extremely proud to start together.”
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South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas added: “This is a major win for South Australia and more proof that our state has real momentum. We are now competing with the rest of the country for the best events in the world and winning.” Hosting the world’s first MotoGP race on a street circuit will give Adelaide a truly unique experience that is sure to attract visitors from interstate and overseas.
“This is more than just a world-class motorsport event, it’s about generating economic activity for our state, supporting jobs and putting South Australia on the global stage.
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“We support major events that deliver strong financial returns and MotoGP does just that. MotoGP is growing at a record pace globally – Adelaide will now become a key part of this growth story.”
More information about the event will be released in due course.
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