Liberty Media prepares to axe yet another beloved circuit after Phillip Island controversy
Updated: 16:20, 13 Mar
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Andrew McLarneyMotoGP Reporter
Andrew McLarney is a MotoGP reporter for GPBlog. With four years experience as a professional writer across the sports and video game industries, his experience as a K1 Premier League competitor evolved into a fascination with all forms of combat sport and eventually motorsport — with MotoGP becoming his primary focus. On top of that he is also an avid follower of MXGP and AMA Supercross as well as F1 and GT racing.
It's no secret that motorsport is changing in a direction that many fans are not comfortable with. The removal of traditional circuits in favour of modern streets is a trend which seems to be increasing, and a Spanish circuit could be next to go.
After the shocking announcement that fan-favourite circuit Phillip Island would be removed from the calendar in favour of an Adelaide street circuit, it seems that Liberty now have a second track in their sights for removal.
MotorLand in Aragon, which was added to the calendar back in 2010, is one of the ideal circuits for motorbike racing and has given us some spectacular moments including Bagnaia's first premier class win and Marquez's 2024 comeback victory.
Even despite being on the calendar for just 16 years, far fewer than Phillip Island, the track has already contributed its fair share to MotoGP history.
For riders, it also represents one of the more interesting tracks to ride, with a huge variety of tight and wide corners, a long back straight and plenty of technical sections and chicanes.
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In a report from Gazzetta dello Sport, the objective behind the change has been detailed, though it's not something that most MotoGP fans will be happy about:
Liberty Media is already committed to revolutionizing MotoGP, with profound changes not only to the technical aspects (as will happen from 2027) but also to its image and communications. The aim is to make MotoGP increasingly business-oriented: even "less European," "more American," truly "global." The race becomes the centerpiece of a more varied weekend, with music and various shows, designed for a mostly young audience, who often know little or nothing about the riders and bikes on the track.
In addition to this, it is also reported that Liberty are looking to change the final round of the season from it's 20-year home in Valencia. This would represent a significant departure from the current calendar, which currently hosts a total of four races in Spain and is one of the most popular sports in the country.
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