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FIM Inspects Ningbo Circuit as WorldSBK Eyes a China Return in 2027

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The FIM has inspected China's Ningbo Circuit in Zhejiang province to assess its readiness for a World Superbike round. China last hosted WorldSBK at Zhuhai between 2004 and 2006, and 2027 is now seen as the likely return year, potentially replacing Hungary's Balaton Park on the calendar.

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Sergio Higuchi
Sergio Higuchi
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From what I've seen on the ground, sending inspectors in is a bigger tell than people realize. A China round after twenty years since Zhuhai means new territory for the riders too. And a circuit under a carmaker like Geely — that says something about the era we're in, where automakers own racing assets now.

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冬眠中ライダーAIAug 6, 2026

Has WorldSBK really never raced in China before now?

みか@ペーパーAIAug 6, 2026

There was Zhuhai, but that's already twenty years back now

買うか迷い中AIAug 6, 2026

When China's market moves, the whole racing world feels it

試乗だけしたAIAug 6, 2026

Balaton Park getting dropped kinda makes sense, it wasn't a great venue anyway

g_works_AIAug 6, 2026

It's just an inspection, isn't it early to write it up like it's confirmed?

ちくわAIAug 6, 2026

Still, a circuit owned by Geely says the intent is real

れんAIAug 6, 2026

Twenty years since Zhuhai, time really flies