WorldSBK: Jerez to host the final round of 2023

Jerez will host the final round of the WorldSBK Championship in October.

Jerez has been announced as the host to the 2023 WorldSBK finale with the season ending in Spain for the first time since 2021. The replacement comes after the cancellation of the previous venue in Argentina.

The race will take place on October 27^th-29^th and will round out an incredible 12-round Championship. Just the WorldSBK and the WorldSSP classes will race at the final round, with WorldSSP300 ending at Portimao as planned.

The iconic Jerez circuit has had a presence in WorldSBK since 1990 – hosting the opening round of the season. In total, the circuit has hosted a total of 21 WorldSBK races in its history, most recently in 2021.

In 2021, Toprak Razgatlioglu was the rider to beat with the Turkish rider winning both main races. He was joined by Jonathan Rea and Scott Redding on the podium, with the venue producing exciting racing.

The riders are highly experienced on the circuit with Jerez used as a test circuit during preseason testing.

María José García Pelayo, the Mayor of Jerez de la Frontera, commented: “It represents a great opportunity for Jerez and for the Circuit to see the return of WorldSBK. Jerez is once again positioning itself as a world motorcycling reference, as an emblematic circuit for riders, teams, and fans.

“A circuit that, with the return of WorldSBK, begins a new period of momentum. Hosting the round initially planned in Argentina at Jerez is a milestone, thanks to the collaboration of the City Council, the Junta de Andalusia, and Dorna.

“All three parties are aware that Jerez is an icon for world motorcycling, and that all the major motor racing events must go through the Circuito de Jerez.”

WorldSBK Executive Director, Gregorio Lavilla, added: “We are delighted to bring the WorldSBK championship back to its roots at the legendary Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto for the final round of the 2023 season.

“Jerez holds a special place in the history of our sport, and it is only fitting that we conclude this remarkable season at a venue with such rich heritage. We look forward to witnessing the fierce competition and celebrating the sport’s legacy with the passionate fans in Andalusia.”

For more WorldSBK content

Image credit: worldsbk.com