The 2023 WorldSBK is coming to an end, and it’s becoming clear who will come out on top. Currently leading the pack is Alvaro Bautista for Ducati with 628 points. Toprak Razgatlioglu is in second place with 552 points, and Jonathan Rea for Kawasaki is in third place with 370 points.

Although these rankings could change in the final round, it’s likely that these three riders will make it to the podium for the 2023 season. However, there are some significant changes in store for them in the 2024 season. We previously discussed the implementation of a new minimum combined weight regulation starting next season, which was partly due to the advantage smaller riders like Alvaro Bautista had. Additionally, Toprak will be switching to BMW, and Jonathan Rea will be moving over to Yamaha.

2024 WorldSBK Race Season Calendar

The FIM WorldSBK has released the provisional calendar for the much-anticipated 2024 season. Similar to the 2023 season, there will be 12 rounds held at various iconic circuits around the world. Two new circuits, Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary and Cremona Circuit in Northern Italy, will be joining the WorldSBK for the first time.

The season will kick off at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia from February 23 to 25, with official testing taking place from February 19 to 20. The racing action will then move to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain from March 22 to 24, with testing scheduled for March 14 to 15. From April 19 to 21, the WorldSBK will return to the historic TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands, followed by a break in May for rest and preparation.

The racing resumes on June 14 to 16 at the Misano World Circuit in Italy, which has been a staple in the WorldSBK calendar for years. July will be a busy month with races taking place in the UK at Donnington Park from July 12 to 14, followed by Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic from July 19 to 21.

In August, the WorldSBK heads to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal from August 9 to 11. Then, for the first time, fans will get to witness the action at the Balaton Park Circuit in Hungary from August 23 to 25. The racing continues at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in France from September 6 to 8, followed by the new Cremona Circuit in Italy from September 20 to 22. The final two rounds will be held at the MotorLand Aragon in Spain from September 27 to 29, and the Circuit de Jerez in Spain from October 11 to 13.