MotoGP has confirmed a historic change to the calendar by announcing that the Australian GP will be held on the streets of Adelaide starting in 2027. The category will move to a street circuit in the city center, in a deal valid for six seasons, until 2032, marking the first time MotoGP will hold a Grand Prix on a street track in the modern era.
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The announcement was made by the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, the South Australian Government, and the City of Adelaide. The new contract begins in the 2027 season and represents a major turning point for the Australian event, which will gain an unprecedented format within the world championship.
The layout of the Adelaide Street Circuit was presented on February 19, before the national press, by Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer of MotoGP, and the Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas. The first edition of the Australian GP in Adelaide is scheduled for November 2027 and will be held over three days.
The circuit will be approximately 4.195 km long and will feature 18 corners, winding through the city center streets. According to the information released, riders will be able to reach speeds exceeding 340 km/h, which reinforces the challenging nature of the new street layout.
The circuit design follows the inspiration of the traditional Adelaide Street Circuit, which hosted Formula 1 races between 1985 and 1995. However, the organization highlighted that significant adaptations were made to meet the rigorous safety standards currently required by MotoGP and the International Motorcycling Federation, the FIM.
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Carlos Ezpeleta highlighted the importance of the project. “Bringing MotoGP to Adelaide represents a milestone in the evolution of our championship. The city has a world-class reputation for hosting major sporting events, and the possibility of creating a circuit designed specifically for the city center streets is something truly unique in our sport,” he said.
He also emphasized that safety was an absolute priority in the development of the layout. “From the beginning, together with the FIM, we ensured that safety was not compromised. Each element of the circuit was designed to meet the highest standards of modern MotoGP, allowing riders to race with full intensity and confidence.”
Premier Peter Malinauskas celebrated the impact of the event for the region. “This is a great achievement for South Australia. We are competing with the rest of the country for the world’s biggest events, and winning. Hosting the first MotoGP race on a street circuit will offer something truly unique for Adelaide,” he declared.
According to the local government, the event is expected to boost tourism, generate economic activity, and strengthen the region’s international image. More details about the Australian GP in Adelaide will be released in the coming months as MotoGP begins a new phase of its presence in the country.
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