The renowned Cremona Circuit will make its exciting premiere in the WorldSBK 2024 Championship.
The renowned Cremona Circuit is primed to make its grand debut in the WorldSBK championship. Scheduled as the venue for Round 10 of the 2024 World Championship, the Cremona Circuit will host not only the adrenaline-pumping WorldSBK but also the thrilling WorldSSP and the groundbreaking FIM Women’s Motorcycling World Championship.
A strategic five-year contract has been sealed between the Lombard circuit and the Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO). This partnership guarantees the Cremona Circuit’s prestigious position in the championship lineup from 2024 to 2028. Jarno Zaffelli’s Studio Dromo, renowned for its commendable work on notable racetracks, is the mastermind behind this iconic circuit’s design.
“We are really happy, excited and hyped for this new great challenge. It will be an opportunity to take an extra, important step to grow, and with great satisfaction bring back the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship to Lombardy, missing for ten long years. After some negotiations, we immediately got to work to make the necessary changes for hosting this major event. Together with the management, the goal is to create an event that can showcase the area, the region and represent Italy in all its values. The goal has been clear ever since I started this adventure eight years ago. We started from afar, facing every moment with great spirit, passion, and dedication. Only in this way were we able to fulfil the big dream: seeing the Superbike World Championship race on the asphalt of our Cremona Circuit.” – Alessandro Canevarolo, Cremona Circuit CEO.
Positioned just a stone’s throw away from Milan, the Cremona Circuit is undergoing a rigorous homologation process. To ensure its readiness for this monumental event, a slew of modifications and enhancements are being rapidly executed.
One of the significant tweaks being introduced is the change in the track layout, especially turns 11, 12, and 13, which are receiving substantial attention to ensure optimal racing dynamics. The Cremona Circuit is also undergoing a high-quality resurfacing, focusing on refurbishing specific areas with top-tier materials, ultimately augmenting the track’s overall condition. Furthermore, racers and spectators alike will witness a track length extension of approximately 90 meters, a move anticipated to bring excitement and challenge to the races.
The Cremona Circuit is undergoing an extensive expansion of its facilities. This includes the construction of new grandstands and public spaces, ensuring every fan gets a riveting view of the action. Modern race direction facilities are also on the horizon, with a state-of-the-art structure being erected to house the race direction and support staff, underscoring the circuit’s commitment to managing the grand event flawlessly.
“WorldSBK is thrilled to introduce Cremona Circuit to the 2024 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. The addition of Cremona to our calendar marks a significant milestone and we’re fully committed to delivering top-quality racing experiences to our fans. This five-year agreement stands as a clear testament to that unwavering dedication as we’re looking forward propelling this venue onto the global scene.” – Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director.
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