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Jack Miller has doubled down on his backing of the Australian Grand Prix’s move from Phillip Island to downtown Adelaide, highlighting how the new street circuit will fix the “hardest part” about racing at the remote circuit.
Amid a wave of criticism and controversy upon its initial announcement, Jack Miller has been a keen supporter of MotoGP’s decision to move the Australian Grand Prix away from one of the sport’s most iconic racing circuits.
The 2.764-mile-long circuit has been a staple on the MotoGP calendar for nearly three decades now and is held in high regard by many riders on the grid as being the most exhilarating, as well as terrifying, circuit that they get to race on.
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The new Adelaide street circuit is set to take the reins from Phillip Island in 2027, with the current campaign’s trip to Victoria in October marking the final time that the premier class will take to the hallowed tarmac for the foreseeable future.
Still, Miller is adamant that it is not all doom and gloom, especially for fans who will be attending the race weekend in person.
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In a recent interview with French outlet Auto Hebdo, Miller was once again asked for his thoughts on MotoGP’s decision to move the Australian Grand Prix away from the iconic Victoria-based circuit to a brand-new street circuit in Adelaide.
Jack Miller has had his say on the future of the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island
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All in all, the four-time Grand Prix winner is completely behind the notion, replying, “I think Adelaide is an incredible place. What they’re doing there is unique in the world for a city-centre motorbike race.
“It’s going to help the sport grow enormously, attracting people who wouldn’t normally drive two or three hours to watch a motorbike race, and letting them see the speed, hear the roar of the engines and feel the bikes whizzing past them.”
One of the main factors behind the sport’s decision to step away from Phillip Island is the accessibility of the circuit. Situated around 87 miles southeast of Melbourne, fans must endure a lengthy trek to get even remotely near the race track.
That isn’t the only issue, either. Once fans get there, they are faced with another few hours of traffic due to there being just a single two-lane bridge that grants access to the island. In short, it is a logistical nightmare for those attempting the premier class pilgrimage.
In that respect, Miller strongly believes that a more accessible circuit in Adelaide’s city centre will immediately fix the problem that fans faced at Phillip Island, adding, “The hardest part is getting people to the circuits. Once they’re there, they’re hooked.”
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