Adelaide’s street circuit won’t join the MotoGP calendar until the 2027 season, but Marc Marquez is being tipped as the favourite.
The track replaces Phillip Island as host. Australian Grand Prix From the next season. Dorna, now MotoGP Sports Entertainment, was pushing to move the competition into new territory, clearly eyeing the promise of street circuits. Freedom media Ownership.
Bend was considered an option. For the race, however, MotoGP will instead move to a new street track in Adelaide. Considering how popular Phillip Island is with drivers, fans and local government, the decision was not well received.
MotoGP fans think leaving Phillip Island is a ‘terrible mistake’Considering the moments the track has given them over the years and how unsafe the street circuit can be for drivers. It is the last of those points Johann Zarko discussed through The competition.
Johan Zarco believes Marc Marquez will win late street circuit amid Adelaide talk
Many riders have expressed their sadness at the departure of Phillip Island from the calendar, which many consider a popular circuit. Former MotoGP rider Miguel Oliveira describes the ‘craziness’ of driving on the road circuit. In the year 2027
But LCR A rider does not think the Zarco will be a ‘street’ circuit given the safety measures that should be in place. However, the Frenchman warned that this would involve taking the corners slower, which would favor Marc Marquez and make him a winner.
“Philip Island was special,” he said. “I saw Casey Stoner’s post, and I like the way he says things.
“Because we need a safe place, it will never (really) be a way” because you can’t think of doing it on the streets. To be able to find safety in a place where we can see everything, we need to reduce the speed of the road.
“And that’s not very exciting for a driver, because Hungary is like this, and still Marc (Marquez) is winning, it’s not exciting for others!”
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Some of MotoGP’s key figures support the Adelaide street circuit
MotoGP going to Adelaide is absolutely stupid. For driver safety. Running on a track with limited running space and difficult obstacles is a step backwards for the sport and the strides it has taken in recent years.
However, despite the obvious security risks, several key figures support the street circuit. Jack Miller thinks Adelaide is ‘fantastic news’ for MotoGP Because it can bring an international audience to the city.
Honda test driver Aleix Espargaro has ‘full confidence’ in MotoGP and Adelaide district. He is excited about the new era of the sport, labeling Phillip Island as the most dangerous.
Whether the Adelaide race will be successful remains to be seen. But the move has been heavily criticized by many in the sport, and when we look at the safety concerns, it’s not hard to see why.
