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The FIM Women’s Motorcycle World Championship has revealed the first details of its debut season in 2024.
The new FIM World Championship for Women in Circuit Racing will feature a six-round season, held at existing WorldSBK rounds. Yamaha will be the sole manufacturer for the championship, with every rider equipped with a YZF-R7 model. A single technical and logistic partner will oversee all technical aspects to ensure fairness. Prospective riders can apply between November 13th, 2023, to January 31st, 2024, and the €25,000 entry fee includes a comprehensive package with various benefits. FIM President Jorge Viegas expressed excitement about including more women in racing, and there is already significant demand from women worldwide. WorldSBK Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla stated that the championship format will be similar to existing races, with qualifying and two races per weekend. The schedule will be tight, but this is seen as positive for motorcycling fans. FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission Director Janika Judeika highlighted the long history of promoting women in circuit racing and expressed confidence that many participants from previous training camps will join the new championship.
Source: Crash
