MotoGP has confirmed that there are currently no discussions regarding the inclusion of more urban circuits in its agenda. The organization insists that the Adelaide circuit will be an isolated case for a presumably long period.
The controversy began this year with the announcement that Adelaide will replace the traditional Phillip Island circuit as the host of the Australian Grand Prix starting in 2027. This new proposal will allow next-generation bikes, of 850 cc, to compete in the city center and Victoria Park, a site that hosted Formula 1 between 1985 and 1995.
Despite initial concerns from fans about the safety of riders in a completely urban environment, MotoGP clarified that the Adelaide project does not represent a shift towards broader circuits in populated areas.
The MotoGP sporting director, Carlos Ezpeleta, reaffirmed this stance by mentioning that there are no ongoing discussions to replicate this model in other cities. Ezpeleta referenced Buenos Aires as a great opportunity for MotoGP, due to its large urban population, but stressed the differences with the Adelaide project.
With the aim of bringing competition closer to fans, MotoGP, under the new ownership of Liberty Media, seeks to expand its offerings with the Adelaide circuit, while also working on the permanent circuit in the Argentine capital. Meanwhile, Liberty Media is exploring the possibility of including MotoGP at the Miami Autodrome, but Ezpeleta makes it clear that he does not consider this location as an authentic urban circuit.
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