FINAL SUPERBIKE 2023 CALENDAR LAUNCHED

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)