Adelaide MotoGP facing fresh concerns after legal action taken
A court injunction application has been filed to stop MotoGP work on the new Adelaide street circuit, confirms the South Australian government.
The controversial Adelaide MotoGP is facing fresh opposition after a court injunction application was filed in the Australian federal court.
The injunction, if approved, would stop any MotoGP related work from taking place in Adelaide ahead of next year’s race.
This comes after MotoGP recently revealed its first virtual renderings of the new street circuit, which has sparked concerns with locals, as up to 400 trees could be felled to make the move happen.
This would result in drastic changes to the parklands area where the circuit is set to be built, with construction expected to begin in December.
The move has faced heavy criticism from various parts of the country, although that hasn’t stopped MotoGP or the South Australian government from pressing on with plans to stage the Aussie GP in the heavily populated area.
The Victorian government was initially prepared to increase its financial backing of the Australian MotoGP, if it stayed at Phillip Island.
However, its decision to then reject a proposal to shift the event from Phillip Island to Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit, which also hosts the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, meant that Adelaide became the next preferred venue.
A date for the 2027 Australian Grand Prix has not yet been confirmed, however, that’s expected to change when MotoGP confirms its full race calendar for next season on Friday, September 25.
According to reports from local media, the court injunction was filed by Joshua Hogan on September 18, in the Queensland registry.
The South Australian government is aware of the court injunction, with deputy premier, Kyam Maher, releasing a statement that reads:
“The South Australian Government is aware of the application filed in the Federal Court seeking an urgent interim injunction in relation to works associated with MotoGP.
“The Crown Solicitor’s Office is currently considering the application, including the orders sought and the grounds on which they are sought.
“The Government intends to defend its position and will respond through the appropriate court processes.
“As proceedings are now before the Court, the Government will refrain from commenting on the merits of the case while the application is being considered.”
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