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Liberty Media prepares to axe yet another beloved circuit after Phillip Island controversy

14:30, 13 Mar

Updated: 15:22, 13 Mar

byAndrew McLarney

It's no secret that motorsport is changing in a direction that most people are not comfortable with. On top of the greenwashing of both F1 and MotoGP, Liberty Media have also decided to make calendar changes which borderline on disrespectful to it's primary audience.

After the shocking announcement that fan-favourite circuit Phillip Island would be removed from the calendar in favour of a poorly described Adelaide street concept, it seems that Liberty now have a second legendary track in their sights.

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 changes 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. No, it's not a joke, Liberty is actively trying to make motorsport "less European", and doesn't appear even remotely concerned if it kills the heart in the process.