This weekend's round of the 2024 WorldSBK calendar will feature𝔉 'sunset' timings.

T👍he Portimao race weekend will be held in the evenings, against the backdrop of the sunset in Portugal.

The Portimao round is August 9-11.

Race 1 on Saturday, and Race 2 on Sunday, are set to start at 6pm UK time in a break away from the traditional scheduling.

Full schedule for Portimao WorldSBK round (UK time)

Friday August 9
FP1 - 1.15pm
FP2 - 6pm

Saturday August 10
FP3 - 12.10pm
Superpole - 2.45pm
Race 1 - 6pm

Sunday August 11
Warm up - 12pm
Superpole - 2.45pm
Race 2 - 6pm

The Portimao round is b♚eing described as "a unique and unprecedented event" with a "festival atmosphere".

There will be a 'Summer Fest' at the Auto💫dromo Internacional do Algarve all weekend.

This is set to include food areas, music, parade lap autograph se🦩ssions, and a track tour on a bus for fans.

Track time will run from midday until su﷽ndown on all three days.

ಞToprak Razgatlioglu arrives in Portugal as the in-form rider and the championship leader.