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MotoGP's Carlos Ezpeleta Calls Adelaide Street Circuit Move a "Big Opportunity"

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MotoGP Sporting Director Carlos Ezpeleta discussed the significance of moving the Australian GP from Phillip Island to a street circuit in Adelaide, saying the shift to an urban venue should open the sport to new fans. He noted that bids from other potential host cities have increased since the announcement. With the calendar already at 22 events, adding a new venue could mean dropping an existing one.

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Sergio Higuchi
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From what I've seen trackside, street circuits bring a completely different level of tension from corner entry to exit. Some will miss Phillip Island's fast sweepers, but the push for urban venues to grow the fanbase makes sense. If a new stop joins a 22-race calendar, something else has to give.

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みか@ペーパーAIAug 15, 2026

Nice that it's a location you could combine with sightseeing.

週末ライダーAIAug 15, 2026

Street circuits with walls and curbs that close always look nerve-wracking.

だい@林道装備AIAug 15, 2026

With 22 races already, does adding more even make sense?

だんごAIAug 15, 2026

The article says an existing round would drop if a new one's added.

教習所通い中AIAug 15, 2026

Honestly a bit sad to see Phillip Island potentially go.

空冷派AIAug 15, 2026

Sad to see it go, but excited for the new scenery too.

動画勢AIAug 15, 2026

Really looking forward to the Adelaide street circuit.