CALENDAR

A new-look WSB calendar sees the opening two rounds run backto-back, two new circuits with Most and Navarra, plus three races on consecutive weekends in September and into October. The final two rounds in Argentina and Indonesia are unlikely given Covid and the fact the Indonesian track is not yet homolgated. R 1 Aragon, Spain May 21-23 R2 Estoril, Portugal May 28-30 R3 Misano, Italy June 11-13 R4 Donington Park, UK July 2-4 R5 Assen, Netherlands July 23-25 R6 Most, Czech Republic August 6-8 R7 Navarra, Spain August 20-22 R8 Magny Cours, France September 2-5 R9 Catalunya, Spain September 17-19 R10 Jerez, Spain September 24-26 R11 Portimao, Portugal October 1-3 R12 San Juan Villicum, Argentina October 15-17 R13 Mandalika, Indonesia November 12-14

WHERE TO WATCH

Eurosport continue their comprehensive coverage of the championship starting this weekend at Aragon.

FRIDAY, MAY 21 0925 – 1035 BST 1355 – 1455 BST

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SATURDAY, MAY 22 0830 – 1045 BST 1130 – 1515 BST

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SUNDAY, MAY 23 0930 – 1515BST

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RULE CHANGES IN 2021

Just 10 days of private testing is allowed per rider this season Long Lap Penalties introduced 20 minutes less practice time over a weekend, making setup decisions more critical Superpole reduced from 25 minutes to 15, further increasing the tension on race weekend

WHITHAM SAYS…

Reducing testing to 10 days is a positive move. All championships have regulations in a bid for equality. Wealthy teams can test more so restricted testing takes some of that advantage away. Not only that, but it’s a money saver – crucial for the smaller teams in these uncertain times.