Key Takeaways (TL;DR):
- Street Circuit Advocacy: Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio strongly supports MotoGP expanding into urban environments, citing Adelaide’s upcoming addition to the calendar.
- Bringing Racing to Fans: Brivio believes MotoGP should emulate Formula 1 and Formula E by racing closer to large populations rather than relying solely on isolated traditional tracks.
- Safety is Paramount: While enthusiastic about city racing, the Italian manager stressed that strict safety standards must be maintained given the complex nature of motorcycle racing.
Trackhouse Racing team principal Davide Brivio has voiced strong support for MotoGP expanding its footprint into major urban centers, pointing to the upcoming Adelaide street circuit as a prime example of bringing the sport closer to the public. The Italian manager expressed excitement about the Australian project, citing Formula 1 and Formula E as successful reference points, while emphasizing that rider safety must remain the top priority.
In an interview with Motorsport.com, Brivio dismissed concerns regarding MotoGP’s arrival in Adelaide, suggesting that street races represent a crucial pathway for broadening the series’ global reach.
“Adelaide? I’m not worried. On the contrary, it excites me a lot. I think that’s the way forward”. “I’d like to see more of them, obviously with the appropriate safety measures. But on that, I think the organizers and safety officials know what a track has to be like. I do think, though, that this is the way forward.”
For the Trackhouse boss, MotoGP’s reliance on remote facilities can limit its connection with the broader public. Brivio advocated for a shift toward cities, mirroring trends seen in other motorsport disciplines and major global sports.
“Sometimes we go racing in areas that are a bit isolated, a bit difficult to reach”. “Instead, taking MotoGP into cities—and that’s what F1 is doing with Miami, Las Vegas, Madrid, etc.—is also what the biggest sports do: stadiums and indoor arenas are in cities or very close to cities. Close to the people. We have to go where the people are”.
Brivio conceded, however, that MotoGP faces greater hurdles than F1 or Formula E when adapting to urban centers. The sheer speed of the bikes and the specific dynamics of motorcycle racing require specialized run-off areas and protective infrastructure.
“Our sport is more complex, and you can’t just build tracks anywhere inside a city. But I do think it’s possible to create street circuits with the right safety measures, and I hope the Adelaide example can be followed by other cities,” he explained.
Despite his enthusiasm for the concept, Brivio is not pushing for a radical calendar overhaul. He believes a handful of urban rounds would be enough to boost MotoGP’s fan connection without compromising the championship’s core identity.
“I wouldn’t want 22 street races, but two, three, four, or five would be interesting and cool. That would be the way forward—something we envy about Formula E, as they race right inside the cities, among the public. I’m excited and curious about it,” he concluded.
The 2026 MotoGP season resumes August 28–30 with the Aragon Grand Prix at MotorLand Aragón, marking Round 13 of the championship.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When will Adelaide join the MotoGP calendar?
Adelaide is set to debut as a street circuit on the MotoGP calendar in the 2027 season.
Who is Davide Brivio?
Davide Brivio is a highly successful Italian motorsport manager and the current team principal of Trackhouse Racing in MotoGP. He previously led Suzuki to the 2020 MotoGP World Championship and spent time in Formula 1 with Alpine. Brivio is scheduled to leave Trackhouse at the end of the 2026 season to take on a senior strategic role with Honda HRC in 2027.
Why are street circuits harder to implement for MotoGP?
Motorcycle racing requires vast, specialized run-off areas and specific safety barriers to protect riders during high-speed slides or impacts. This makes it significantly more complex to adapt standard city streets compared to car racing series like Formula 1 or Formula E.
Brivio reconheceu, porém, que a MotoGP enfrenta dificuldades maiores do que a Fórmula 1 e a Fórmula E para levar corridas diretamente aos centros urbanos. A velocidade das motos e as características dos circuitos exigem áreas de escape e estruturas de proteção específicas.
“Nosso esporte é mais complexo, e não dá para construir pistas dentro das cidades. Mas acho possível criar circuitos de rua com medidas de segurança, e espero que o exemplo de Adelaide também possa ser seguido por outras cidades”, explicou.
Apesar da empolgação com o conceito, Brivio não defendeu uma mudança radical no calendário, pois o dirigente considera que algumas etapas urbanas seriam suficientes para ampliar a conexão da MotoGP com o público sem transformar completamente a identidade da categoria.
“Não faria 22 corridas em cidades, mas duas, três, quatro ou cinco seriam interessantes e legais. Esse seria o caminho a seguir, algo que invejamos na Fórmula E, pois eles correm justamente dentro das cidades, no meio do público. Estou animado e curioso com isso”, concluiu.
A MotoGP volta a acelerar entre os dias 28 a 30 de agosto para o GP de Aragão, 13ª etapa da temporada 2026. O GRANDE PRÊMIO acompanha toda a programação do fim de semana, assim como as demais categorias do Mundial de Motovelocidade.
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