WorldSBK has announced that the championship will take its Australian Round of the calendar to The Bend circuit in Adelaide from 2028.
The championship reached an agreement with the circuit and organisers in the Australian state of South Australia to bring the championship to a new venue for the first time since 1990.
It means that the championship will no longer race at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, months after MotoGP announced it would be switching venues for the Australian Grand Prix for 2027 onwards.
It is also believed that The Bend is the back-up choice for MotoGP should its proposed street circuit in Adelaide fail to pass safety standards.
Dr Sam Shahin, Managing Director of Shell V-Power Motorsport Park said: “Securing WorldSBK is a significant achievement for The Bend and today’s announcement marks a historic day for motorsport and for South Australia.
“From the outset, our vision has been to create a proud facility capable of attracting the world’s leading motorsport categories and hosting the highest levels of international competition. A decade on, we celebrate a major milestone; WorldSBK is coming.
“This Championship is set to bring the top motorcycle manufacturers, teams and riders to South Australia, creating a powerful platform that will showcase our venue, our passionate motorsport community and our state to a global audience.
“WorldSBK has an incredibly passionate global fanbase, and we look forward to welcoming them to The Bend and delivering an event experience that reflects the significance of this Championship and its place on the international calendar.”
Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director, added: “Australia holds a special place in the history of WorldSBK and remains an important market for our Championship, manufacturers, teams and fans.
“We are pleased to confirm The Bend as the future home of the Australian Round from 2028.
“The venue offers excellent facilities and a strong commitment to motorsport, providing a solid platform for the next chapter of WorldSBK in Australia.
“We look forward to working closely with the team at The Bend and all local stakeholders as preparations begin for the first event in 2028.”
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