Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Inaugural FIM Women’s Motorcycling World Championship

Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Inaugural FIM Women’s Motorcycling World Championship

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First details of new FIM Women’s Motorcycling World Championship revealed

The first-ever FIM Women’s Motorcycle World Championship was announced in April and will be part of the World Superbike support bill in 2024. The championship will consist of six rounds throughout Europe, starting in June at Misano. Yamaha will be the control manufacturer, providing the YZF-R7 bikes. The entry fee for competitors is €25,000, which includes the use of the Yamaha bike, a GYTR Racing Kit, Pirelli tires, and fuel. There will also be prize money from Pirelli and television coverage. The minimum age limit for competitors is 18, and the pre-application process is open from November 13, 2023, to January 31, 2024. This championship is the culmination of a project that began 10 years ago, focused on women in circuit racing, and is now a reality.

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Source: motorsport