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The planned MotoGP race in Adelaide faces a new threat after an application for an interim injunction was filed in Australia's Federal Court. The request aims to halt construction activities on the track, which is set to host the Australian Grand Prix for the first time in late 2027.
The project to relocate the Australian round from Phillip Island to Adelaide emerged earlier this year, with MotoGP recently unveiling virtual renderings of the circuit. Following the release of these visuals, concerns regarding the safety of the track, situated within Adelaide's parklands, appear to have diminished. However, local residents' anxieties persist.
These concerns primarily revolve around the conversion of green parkland into a commercially profitable race track. Approximately 400 trees are expected to be felled to make way for the circuit. Construction is slated to begin in December, with the inaugural race scheduled for late 2027. An exact date will be confirmed later today when MotoGP announces its full calendar for the upcoming season.
According to local media, the application for an interim injunction to stop work on the race was filed by Joshua Hogan on September 18th in the Queensland registry.
“The South Australian Government is aware of an application filed in the Federal Court seeking an urgent interim injunction in relation to activities associated with MotoGP,” stated Kyam Maher, South Australia's Deputy Premier, in a statement. “The Crown Solicitor's Office is currently reviewing the application, including the orders sought and the grounds on which they are based. The Government intends to defend its position and will respond through the appropriate legal processes,” Maher added in his comment.
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