MotoGP without Phillip Island, some applaud: "Too dangerous"

MotoGP will abandon Phillip Island from 2027, the season in which it will move the Grand Prix d’Australia to Adelaide. A decision ill-received by fans, industry insiders and even riders, united in an almost unanimous chorus against Dorna. However, there is no lack of the classic voice from the chorus, which in this case corresponds to that of Aleix Espargarò. The Catalan intervened on social media blessing the’farewell to a track that he himself judged extremely dangerous as well as highly spectacular, in a post destined to cause discussion.

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“At last there&#8217s someone with common sense and broad-mindedness, who really analyzes things instead of complaining that we have moved away from one of the most dangerous circuits on the calendar (which, okay, is also a lot of fun)! I’m looking forward to learning more about this new chapter of MotoGP”, Espargarò wrote bluntly, commenting on a post in which Alex Hofmann showed a’preview of the new, upcoming venue for the Australian Grand Prix. Which, for the first time since 1997, will no longer be Phillip Island but precisely Adelaide.

The news of Phillip Island&#8217s farewell has stirred much controversy, especially among riders and longtime fans. Even two-time world champion Casey Stoner has spoken out against the decision. In fact, the’former Ducati and Honda rider, who as everyone knows is Australian, is very attached to this track. And not only for an emotional factor: during his career he won quite a lot on the Phillip Island circuit, winning in six consecutive races from 2007 to 2012. The prospect of losing this historic track left him visibly disappointed and angry.

“MotoGP will take Phillip Island off the calendar!!! One of the most spectacular motorcycling circuits in the world, which has delivered some of the most exciting and spectacular racing we have seen and continues to do so year after year”, Stoner complained on Instagram, in a post with absolutely fiery tones.

Stoner then came to Phillip Island’s defense with these words: “It will be sidelined to make room for a race in Adelaide, probably on a street circuit… Why would MotoGP take one of its best circuits off the calendar? I leave it up to everyone to decide”. Aleix Espargarò did, and he doesn&#8217t seem to agree with the’former Ducati and Honda standard bearer.