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2024 WSBK calendar includes just one round outside Europe
The 2024 World Superbike Championship schedule has been released, with Australia’s Phillip Island hosting the opening round on 23-25 February. Unfortunately, the Mandalika Circuit in Indonesia has been dropped due to financial issues, and Argentina’s Circuito San Juan Villicum won’t be returning after this year’s cancellation due to political reasons. To make up for the flyaway rounds, two new European venues have been added: Balaton Park in Hungary and Cremona Circuit in Italy. The Balaton Park event will mark Hungary’s return to WSBK after over three decades, while Cremona will hold its maiden WSBK event in September. Imola is the only European venue to be dropped from the 2024 calendar. Other races have been shuffled in terms of their order, with Barcelona and Assen swapping places. The championship will conclude with two trips to Spain, with the season-ending races at Jerez taking place on 11-13 October.
Source: motorsport
