Overview
- South Australia presented a detailed map for a reworked Adelaide Parklands route, targeting top speeds near 340 km/h with a revamped Victoria Park loop and relocated start‑finish and pits.
- Several riders and MotoGP’s Carlos Ezpeleta expressed confidence in safety calculations and temporary protections, while former champion Wayne Gardner and others warned about limited run‑off and feasibility.
- The government estimates about 45 trees would be removed for the build, though parklands advocates argue the true toll could be far higher and called for clearer plans.
- Transport and operations planning has begun, with experts flagging specialised asphalt, road markings and the need to keep the O‑Bahn busway running during extensive road closures.
- The event is slated roughly two weeks before the Supercars Grand Final, with assurances that Supercars’ contract through 2034 stands and that the category can retain its existing layout.