Ducati and BMW WSBK Get "Flowed"
by Clem Sturdly
Thursday, April 10, 2025
World SBK:
According to article 2.4.3.2* of the FIM WorldSBK Regulations – Overperformance Penalisation – the performance values for both Ducati and BMW have exceeded the -0.250 threshold and remain below the -0.500 limit. As a result, both manufacturers fall within the range defined for a Step 1 Fuel Flow reduction.
In accordance with article 2.4.2.2* of the WorldSBK Regulations, a Step 1 Fuel Flow reduction equates to a decrease of 0.5 kg/h. This adjustment will come into effect starting from the next round at Assen.
The FIM will continue to monitor manufacturer performances at each Concession Checkpoint to ensure a balanced and competitive championship.
In accordance with article 2.4.2.2* of the WorldSBK Regulations, a Step 1 Fuel Flow reduction equates to a decrease of 0.5 kg/h. This adjustment will come into effect starting from the next round at Assen.
The FIM will continue to monitor manufacturer performances at each Concession Checkpoint to ensure a balanced and competitive championship.
PDF of WSBK rule book here.
According to article 2.4.3.2* of the FIM WorldSBK Regulations – Overperformance Penalisation – the performance values for both Ducati and BMW have exceeded the -0.250 threshold and remain below the -0.500 limit. As a result, both manufacturers fall within the range defined for a Step 1 Fuel Flow reduction.
In accordance with article 2.4.2.2* of the WorldSBK Regulations, a Step 1 Fuel Flow reduction equates to a decrease of 0.5 kg/h. This adjustment will come into effect starting from the next round at Assen.
The FIM will continue to monitor manufacturer performances at each Concession Checkpoint to ensure a balanced and competitive championship.
In accordance with article 2.4.2.2* of the WorldSBK Regulations, a Step 1 Fuel Flow reduction equates to a decrease of 0.5 kg/h. This adjustment will come into effect starting from the next round at Assen.
The FIM will continue to monitor manufacturer performances at each Concession Checkpoint to ensure a balanced and competitive championship.
PDF of WSBK rule book here.
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