‘Safety comes first,’ says Carmelo Izpeleta, speaking to Phillip Island’s MotoGP ax.

Is MotoGP selling its soul by pulling out of Phillip Island?

The news was widely criticized by pundits and fans alike, noting how popular Phillip Island is with riders and spectators alike. Keith Huen says losing Phillip Island is ‘sad’. For the sport.

But from 2027 Australian Grand Prix He will move to a new district. Adelaide is reportedly set to be a night race, but people are still furious at the decision to abandon one of MotoGP’s most iconic tracks.

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Carmelo Izpeleta says MotoGP ‘safety first’ when asked to leave Phillip Island

While Phillip Island is loved for its crazy layout and racing, safety concerns have been raised about the circuit given the number of serious accidents on the track.

Alex Espargaro said that Phillip Island is very ‘dangerous’ For MotoGP today, and Izpeleta explained why the track was abandoned as safety is paramount for the sport to move forward.

Speaking through AsHe described Adelaide as a “safe, non-street race”, before adding: “We’re going to a fantastic location in the center of the city, but with all the necessary safety features. With the positive aspects of being in the heart of the city, people will come.”

“I hope we don’t have any more problems with wind and rain. It’s easy to say Phillip Island is a beautiful circuit, it is, but safety comes first. Suzuka is beautiful, and we won’t go there because it’s not safe. Safety comes first.”

“MotoGP is going to make the races better and better, whether it’s on the street or off-road. We try to make them closer to the city every time.

“Goiania is a permanent game and it is in the city center, like Buenos Aires, where we will go next year. This is the future.”