Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia has raved about the new Adelaide street circuit, saying it is better than the current MotoGP track.
The main part is moving Australian Grand Prix New road course from Phillip Island to Adelaide from next phase. The MotoGP decision raised concerns about rider safety.Many fans praise the sport for dropping the iconic track from the calendar.
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But while a number of key figures have expressed their anger at the decision, some are looking ahead to the new road district. Bagnaya He is one of those riders.
Naturally, MotoGP will ensure that Adelaide will not be a full street circuit, as there will be plenty of runway for accidents and high speeds will be managed. Bagnaya spoke well of the setting.
Francesco Bagnaia says Adelaide is ‘definitely’ better than Balaton Park.
Speaking through GPONThe Italian hopes that the Adelaide course will be held in a ‘safe’ and ‘fun environment’ for the drivers. Bagania does not support racing in the ‘parking lot’, using Balaton Park as an example.
He believes the new Australian MotoGP course is better than the old one. Hungarian Grand PrixEven before the race: “If it’s a safe track and we can have fun without parking, I’m happy,” Bagnaia said of Adelaide.
“I’ve seen the layout of the Adelaide track, it doesn’t look bad – definitely better than Balaton Park, which is basically a car park.
“It’s going to be different and fun. Losing a circuit like Phillip Island is tough emotionally, it was great to race there.”
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Balaton Park It was widely criticized during the first MotoGP race in 2025.
The Hungarian GP returns to the MotoGP calendar in 2025, having last hosted a race in 1992. However, the Balaton Park circuit was hated by fans and riders alike.
Besides the fact that the race was a rally, with little movement on the track, there was great concern about the safety of the riders. Ine Bastianini crashed at the age of 12 During the race and exiting turn 13, they ended up sliding into the field.
Brad Binder suggested to kill the speed As an update to the track after Bastianini’s horrific near-miss. The circuit will host the eighth round of the 2026 season, but not many people like the layout.
Aprilia Boss Only Massimo Rivola was excited about Balaton Park. And the risks. Now, Bagnaia is the latest to criticize the Hungarian GP.
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