Good news for racing fans: Sidecar World Championship to return to Schleiz in 2027

Although there is as yet no official confirmation from the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), a provisional calendar for the 2027 Sidecar World Championship is taking shape, featuring seven rounds – one more than this season.

It is certain that sidecars will no longer feature in next year’s Endurance World Championship at Le Mans, as the programme is being shortened by one day. Instead, the season could begin at the same circuit immediately following the test sessions at Val de Vienne and as part of the French Championship.

Following lengthy negotiations, the series will also return to the UK, most likely to the Donington circuit. The dates at Grobnik/Rijeka alongside the Alpe Adria International Motorcycle Championship, at Assen alongside the British Superbike Championship, and at Oschersleben as part of the Sidecar Festival also appear to be confirmed.

Particularly pleasing, especially from the perspective of German racing fans, is the confirmation that the Sidecar World Championship will return to the Schleizer Dreieck. The last weekend in July has been mooted as a possible date. Whether the race will take place in Cremona again or perhaps at Spa-Francorchamps will be decided in the coming weeks.