ADELAIDE UNVEILS SIMULATION OF NEW MOTO GP STREET CIRCUIT AHEAD OF 2027 RACE

South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas has unveiled a simulation of the new Adelaide street circuit that will host the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix from next year. The project is expected to be completed around November 2027, when the race is scheduled to take place, and carries an investment of close to €51 million (A$96 million), Malinauskas said.

Ahead of the 2027 debut, detailed computer animations of the circuit were presented for the first time. Adelaide will replace Phillip Island as the venue for the Australian GP, with the aim of staging what would be the first MotoGP race on a street circuit in the modern era of the championship.

The new track is planned to be 4.13 kilometers long and feature 15 corners. Parts of the layout are set to draw on sections of the former Adelaide Formula 1 circuit, including Stag Corner, Rundle Road, Brewery Bend and Dequetteville Terrace. The early simulations suggest a fast, flowing route: after the start, the track is expected to pass through several rhythmic sections before riders reach Dequetteville Terrace, described as one of the quickest parts of the circuit. The straight there is around 900 meters long.

Speedweek’s report also points to high expected performance. Based on initial simulations, MotoGP prototypes could reach top speeds of up to 343 km/h on the Adelaide street layout—placing the venue among the faster stops on the MotoGP calendar despite its city setting.

Development has involved more than just the South Australian Motor Sport Board. MotoGP, the FIM and Supercars Australia have also been part of the process, with input from MotoGP’s current safety adviser Loris Capirossi and five-time Supercars champion Mark Skaife.

The circuit is not intended to be used exclusively for MotoGP. Supercars will also race at the venue, with events taking place on different weekends in 2027. Between those meetings, the track direction will be adjusted in some places for Supercars, while keeping the overall route largely unchanged.

The switch from Phillip Island has continued to spark debate among Australian motorsport fans, particularly because the long-running venue remains popular with both riders and supporters. In Adelaide, discussion has already shifted toward the safety requirements of staging MotoGP in the middle of a major city, alongside the circuit’s layout itself.