Initially an 11 round WorldSBK calendar due to uncertainties regarding Australia’s borders opening, Phillip Island has now been con♋firmed for November 18-20. 

I𒅌t means a double-header will see out the 2022 season🌞 as Mandalika, last year’s title deciding round, keeps its same slot of November 11-13.

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Th♒e announcement comes one week ahead of the season-opener in Aragon, a round that will precede the final pre-🔜season test at the same venue. 

Fastest during tests in Portimao, Aragon and Catalunya, Toprak Razgatlioglu will be hoping to get his title defence off to a similar start, in what could be his final season in WorldSBK as talk of a switch to MotoGP𒁏 continues to linger.

Looking to stop the Turkish sensation will once again be six-time world champion Jonathan൩ Rea, while Aruba.it Ducati in the hands of Alvaro Bautista is shaping up to be just as formidable a force. 

For Australia, it’s a welcome return to the championship𒆙 after two seasons away due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.ꦚ 

Traditionally the opening round of the year, riders and teams will now have an unfamiliar scenario of riding around the 4.4km (2.7 mile) circuit during autumn instead of winter, a significant change as gr🅺ip is likely to be much different to what th🥀ey’re used to.  

WorldSBK aren’t the 🌄only world championship heading down under in 2022, as MotoGP will also be competing at Phillip Island later in the year, while Formula 1 head back to Albert Park (Melbourne) in a week’s time. 

Official 2022 WorldSBK Calendar

Round 1 - MotorLand Aragon (Spain) April 8-10

Round 2 - Assen (Netherlands) April 22-24

Round 3 - Estoril (Portugal) May 20-22

Round 4 - Misano (Italy) June 10-12

Round 5 -  Donington Park (United Kingdom) July 15-17

Round 6 - Autodrom Most (Czech Republic) July 29-31

Round 7 - Magny-Cours (France) September 9-11

Round 8 - Catalunya (Spain) September 23-25 

Round 9 - Portimao (Portugal) October 7-9 

Round 10 - San Juan (Argentina) October 21-23

Round 11 - Mandalika (Indonesia) November 11-13

Round 12 - Phillip Island (Australia) November 18-20