Argentina to host WorldSBK until 2023, 2021 round given go-ahead

The Circuito San Juan Villicum, Argentina, will host WorldSBK action until at least 2023, while this year’s round has officially been given the go-ahead.
Argentina to host WorldSBK until 2023, 2021 round given go-ahead

After months o🐽f uncertainty regarding the Argentine event’s availability, WorldSBK officials have confirmed 𓃲that the Circuito San Juan Villicum will host round 12 of the 2021 championship. 

Along with the confirmation of this year’s event, Argentina will also play host to a round on the championship🍨 until at least 2023.

After being canc𝓡elled in 2020, the October 15th,16th and 17th scheduled event was once again under threat due to the country’s ongoing Covid-19 situation, however, specific protocols have been set to ensu💙re it’s go-ahead.

An official statement from WorldSBK officials said: "Dorna WSBK Organization (DWO), Grupo OSD a𝔍nd the San Juan government are ple🤪ased to announce that an agreement has been reached to ensure that the Circuito San Juan Villicum in Argentina will be featured on the MOTUL FIM World Superbike Championship calendar for the next two years. 

"The new agreement not only means the WorldSBK and WorldSSP classes will return to San Juan iඣn 2022 and 2023, but also confirms the Argentinean Round will go ahead for the current 2021 season too."

The 4.254km 🌞- 2.6mile Circuito San Juan Villicum made it’s debut on the calendar in 2019 with Alvaro Bautista and Jonathan Rea taking one and two victories rꦅespectively. 

Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Dire🌠ctor also s🐷aid: "We're pleased to be able to return and race in the San Juan province. 

"There's a great passion for racing and motorcycling in the area and after postponing last year's event, we wanted to secure WorldSBK presence 💝in the region for years to come. 

"For the championship, our teams, our💟 riders and al🐬so for our partners, the Argentinean round is a unique opportunity we want to consolidate, as having a round in South America is key for WorldSBK's growth."

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