The first details of the inaugural FIM Women’s Motorcycling World Championship, which will begin in 2024, have been revealed with Yamaha machinery powering the class.
The first all-female circuit racing motorcycle racing series was announced back in April, though very little was known about it other than it would form part of the World Superbike support bill in 2024. On Saturday 28 October at the Jerez WSBK finale, a special press conference was held announcing the first details of the Women’s Motorcycle World Championship. The season will consist of six rounds following the WSBK paddock through Europe, beginning on the weekend of 14-16 June at Misano.
A minimum age limit of 18 has been set for competitors, with the initial pre-application process open from 13 November 2023 to 31 January 2024, while riders can opt to race under a team name if they so wish. Janika Judeika, the FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission director, said: “Today is a special day as we present the first-ever FIM World Championship for Women in Circuit Racing.