WELCOME TO WORLDSBK
Jorge Viegas FIM President
The 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship has clearly set out its intention with a twelve round campaign planned to run from April through to November . With global conditions now improved , there is hope that the 2022 calendar will be able to run to its full potential .
The continued presence of all the major manufacturers confirms that the FIM Superbike World Championship remains an important racing platform for many of the leading motorcycle brands who have all enjoyed their own successes out on track over the last thirty-year plus period .
2021 saw Turkey ’ s Toprak Razgatlioglu end Jonathan Rea ’ s incredible six-year winning run and he will start as favourite when his title defence begins in Spain . Few would doubt that these two riders could again be locked in another titanic tussle , as defined last season , though other riders are also sure to want to have their say in who will eventually claim the gold medal .
I am certainly looking forward to the new season and would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the FIM to thank all those parties who will make it happen . They include our promoter Dorna WSBK Organization , our national federations , the local organisers , our FIM officials , the many volunteers , the riders , the teams , the manufacturers , the media , plus all associated partners and sponsors , and of course you the fans .
Together I am sure we are going to enjoy watching the 2022 battle unfold .
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