Overview
- South Australia and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group signed a six-year deal to host the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide from 2027 through 2032, with Phillip Island holding its final race in 2026.
- The proposed Adelaide layout is 4.195 km with 18 turns and projected top speeds above 340 km/h, and a roughly 20‑month preparation program is now underway for a planned November 2027 debut.
- MotoGP officials say the street design meets modern FIM safety standards, drawing mixed responses as current riders voice caution and legends Casey Stoner and Wayne Gardner criticize the move.
- Victoria previously rejected relocating the race to Melbourne’s Albert Park and instead offered extra funding to modernize Phillip Island on the condition the event remained there.
- Local economic reports cited by officials estimate the Phillip Island round delivers more than A$29 million a year and supports about 284 full‑time jobs, raising concerns about the regional impact.