Adelaide MotoGP circuit layout unveiled as €60 million project takes shape

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas unveiled a simulation of the new Adelaide street circuit on Sunday, which will host the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix starting next year. The €60 million (A$96 million) project, set to be completed by November 2027, will incorporate reinterpreted sections of the former Australian Formula 1 track, including Stag Corner, Rundle Road, and Brewery Bend.

The circuit will span 4.13 kilometers with 15 corners and is projected to reach speeds of around 343 km/h for MotoGP bikes, with a lap time of about 1 minute and 26 seconds for premier-class machines.

The redevelopment will see the removal of 42 significant trees, 335 regulated trees, and 88 relocated trees, with 22 currently under investigation. However, the Premier assured that 95% of the 8,895 trees in the circuit precinct will remain untouched during the redevelopment. An investment of A$15 million will be dedicated to restoring habitats for various animal species and green areas, including the Torrens River.

Malinauskas committed to planting 10 new trees for every tree removed, resulting in approximately 3,770 new trees being planted to address environmental concerns raised by groups that protested the project.