Return after 17 years: Construction work in Jerez, 2027 Superbike World Championship in Valencia

It came as no surprise that Jerez is missing from the 2027 Superbike World Championship calendar. This is because, following the European opener of the MotoGP season in early May, extensive refurbishment work will be carried out to ensure the circuit continues to meet the requirements of the prototype series. Work on the pit lane will take six months, but by then the production-based World Championship will already be over.

Valencia therefore joins Aragon as the second Spanish venue on the calendar. The Superbike World Championship previously visited the Circuit Ricardo Tormo between 2000 and 2010. Noriyuki Haga went down in the record books as the most successful rider. The Japanese rider triumphed once with Yamaha and five times with Ducati. Troy Corser has secured just one fewer victory, with three for Aprilia and two for Suzuki. Other multiple winners include Troy Bayliss (4), Neil Hodgson (2) and James Toseland (2).

The return to Valencia comes at just the right time, as Iker Lecuona (Ducati), a title contender, hails from Spain’s third-largest city. Whilst Jerez took place towards the end of the season, Valencia follows in early April, making it the third round after Phillip Island and Portimão.

“Valencia holds an important place in Superbike history, and we are delighted to bring the championship back to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo,” emphasised Superbike Director Gregorio Lavilla. Incidentally, the former racing driver hails from Catalonia. “Hosting all classes offers fans a varied and exciting race weekend. We look forward to working with the circuit to make this return an unforgettable experience – for fans both new and old.”

The Circuit Ricardo Tormo is designed like a huge amphitheatre: the main grandstand offers an unobstructed view of the track, and the layout ensures that fans are right in the thick of the action.

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