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The 2024 British Superbike championship will begin with round 1 in Spain at the Circuito de Navarra.
The upcoming trip to Spain will mark the first time visiting abroad since 2019, when the penultimate round of the season took place in Assen. This year’s season-opener at Navarra will clash with WorldSBK, who will be at Assen for round two of their calendar. The decision to start the season at Navarra is significant, as it also includes the ‘King of the Baggers’ race from MotoAmerica. Reports suggest that BSB, along with MSVR, have plans to expand the championship further in the future. Adding Navarra to the schedule shows that British Superbike is more than just a British-based series. Looking ahead to the 2024 season, there have already been major changes in the rider market, with series champion Tommy Bridewell leaving Ducati for Honda, and Jason O’Halloran departing from McAMS Yamaha to join Kawasaki. However, FHO Racing BMW and OMG Racing Yamaha have remained unchanged, with Peter Hickman, Josh Brookes, Kyle Ryde, and Ryan Vickers staying with their respective teams.
