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MotoGP gives first look at controversial Adelaide track
The 4.13-km street circuit will replace hundreds of trees and add a temporary pit building as officials target a 2027 MotoGP debut.
- On Sunday, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas unveiled the design for a 4.13km street circuit in Adelaide, set to host MotoGP starting November 2027, replacing the Phillip Island circuit.
- Sharp local opposition emerged in recent weeks as 43,000 people signed a petition protesting the expected removal of nearly 400 trees in Adelaide's parklands for the circuit.
- Addressing environmental concerns, Malinauskas pledged to replace removed trees on a 10 to 1 basis, resulting in 3,770 new plantings; the 4.13km layout features 15 corners and speeds up to 343kph.
- MotoGP Deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta stated the design prioritizes safety, while the $96 million project aims to project South Australia to a global audience of more than 630 million people.
- Beyond MotoGP, the Tour Down Under will utilize the new street circuit starting in January 2028, and the government confirmed plans to procure a temporary pit building for event infrastructure.
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