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FINAL SUPERBIKE 2023 CALENDAR LAUNCHED

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3 years ago

February 28, 2023

Kyle

After the first round of the Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island, where defending champion Alvaro Bautista won an impressive third straight title, Dorna and the FIM will take place from July 14-16 as Round 7 We have just announced the addition of the final round of the calendar. After reaching an agreement with Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola.

The appointment at the iconic circuit will be the second on Italian soil after Misano Adriatico’s Emilia Romagna from June 2-4. Imola will host the Italian round, returning to the WorldSBK calendar for the first time in three seasons. 2019 was the last year to host a series-derived motorcycle world championship, with races 1 and 2 won by Rea and the superpole race won by Bautista. And it came at a time when the Ducatistas were completely euphoric, with two Borgo Panigale titles achieved in 2022 by Alvaro Bautista’s pilot and the Ducati constructor.

WorldSBK Executive Director Gregorio Ravilla said: “After three seasons, we are delighted to welcome Imola to the 2023 calendar. The popularity is backed by a lot of passion, with a lot of Italian riders and teams in the paddock and Imola’s illustrious history in the world of superbikes, it will be an exciting event for the fans. We look forward to the 2023 Italian round, which promises to

Pietro Benvenuti, General Director of the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola, said in a statement: “We are pleased to announce this agreement with the Dorna WSBK organization that will bring Imola back to the prestigious World SBK calendar. We know it, Imola has always had a strong connection with this series, not to mention the fact that the world champions will be on the track with Ducati, they will be what they are in the world. You will miss this event for no reason.It is a great incentive for many of the ‘Rossa’ and can be seen from the track.Choosing July is also strategic for the region.As a driving force for the local economy The role of the circuit in Imola has been confirmed. Thanks to the full support of the city authorities, who were eager for the return of Superbike to Imola, the results were excellent.

Imola will once again host the Emilia Romagna F1 GP from 19-21 May 2023, the sixth on the calendar and the start of the ‘Great Circus’ European Tour.

superbike calendar

February 24-26 Australia (Phillip Island)
March 3-5 Indonesia (Mandalika)
April 21-23 Holland (Assen)
May 5-7 Catalunya (Barcelona-Catalunya)
2-4 June Emilia-Romagna (Misano)
June 30-July 2 UK (Donington Park)
July 14-16 Italy (Imola)
July 28-30 Czech Republic (most)
September 8-10 France (Magni-Cours)
September 22-24 Aragon (Motorland Aragon)
September 29-October 1 Portugal (Portimao)
13-15 October Argentina (San Juan Villicum)

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Kyle

I am a writer at Sportish, where I mainly cover sports news. I’ve also written for The Guardian and ESPN Brasil, and my work has been featured on NBC Sports, SI.com and more. Before working in journalism, I was an athlete: I played football for Colgate University and competed in the US Open Cross Country Championships.

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F1 Team Principal: “The radio was silent for the first time. That’s good news”

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5 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Ruth

F1 Team Principal: “The radio was silent for the first time. That’s good news”

Alpin evaluated the first drive of the Mercedes-powered vehicle positively and said that the race at Silverstone gave the team confidence before the preparations for the 2026 season.

The Enstone team is working as a Mercedes customer for the first time, abandoning Renault’s own engine on the eve of new rules. On a rainy and cold shooting day, Pierre Gasly rode 140 km of the allowed 200 km, and the program was shortened only due to weather conditions. Despite this, the A526 with Mercedes engine and transmission operated without any technical problems.

Flavio Briatore, one of the team leaders, noted that the silence on the radio was the main positive point:

“For the first time in my long career in Formula 1, a car goes, comes back, comes out again and nothing else happens. Usually we talk about temperature, oil and settings. The radio was silent here. That’s good news.”

“We covered less than 150 km due to aquaplaning. There was no point in risking the car.”

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.

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The new F1 team has established a driver academy. To be driven by the Le Mans winner

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5 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Ruth

The new F1 team has established a driver academy. To be driven by the Le Mans winner

Audi has officially announced that it is creating its own driver development program that will cover the entire path of young talent from karting to formula series and possibly Formula 1. The move is part of the brand’s long-term strategy to compete for the championship title by 2030.

Alan McNish, a former Formula 1 driver, multiple winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and long-time representative of Audi in motorsport, has been appointed head of the programme. The company states that the aim of the initiative is not only to find fast pilots, but also to train athletes with the right mentality, determination and the ability to work as a team.

The launch of the junior program puts Audi on par with leading Formula 1 teams such as Ferrari and McLaren. Red Bull and Alpin have been investing in the development of young drivers for many years.

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

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Solberg continued to lead the Monte Carlo Rally, Toyota’s festival.

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5 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Kyle

Solberg continued to lead the Monte Carlo Rally, Toyota’s festival.

On the second day of the Monte Carlo Rally, the opening round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), which will be held from Thursday to Sunday, Swedish driver Oliver Solberg (Toyota) further widened his lead.

This Friday’s itinerary includes three different specials, each running twice. The Swede, son of 2003 world champion Petter Solberg, who had already finished first on Thursday, shined again on the snow and ice in the first stage of the day, setting the best time (13 minutes 48.5 seconds).

Of the nine special stages held so far, Solberg has won four, with a cumulative time of 2 hours 11 minutes 13.1 seconds. Due to a puncture he was only fifth, 27 seconds slower than Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans. “It’s been a great day because my advantage has increased. I’m happy and just want to welcome a new day,” the Swede concluded in a statement to the organization.

Even so, Evans continued to take 2nd place from the second day. The Briton never finished lower than fourth in any section and ended the day with a time of 2:12:21.5, 1:08.4 behind Solberg. “It was a good day, a little up and down, but good,” Evans said of his performance.

The joy for Toyota continued with the performance of Sébastien Ogier. The previous world title saw the Japanese team close to the full podium with a time of 2 hours 12 minutes 28.0 seconds, very close to that of the British athletes who had improved by nearly 18 seconds compared to Thursday’s time. The Frenchman particularly shined in the eighth section, navigating the muddy area better than his rivals (18:05.1).

Ford had to regret Irishman Josh McErlean’s withdrawal on stage nine, when his car went off the road in a snowbank shortly after the route began.

The Monte Carlo Rally will see drivers covering a total of over 339 kilometers across 17 stages. There are four stages remaining, including a super special through the streets of Monaco, on Saturday 24th January, and a further four stages on Sunday 25th.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Kyle