WSBK, WSSP and WSSP300 TV Coverage (Jerez, Spain)
The Spanish circuits of Albacete, Aragon, Jarama and Valencia have all hosted WorldSBK races and the Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto, in the beautiful southern region of Andalusia, first appeared on the calendar for a single season in 1990. In 2013 the series returned to the brilliant 4.4km Jerez track.
Live coverage of the World Superbikes this weekend is limited to Eurosport 2 though, as always, there are highlights on Tuesday night on free-to-air ITV4.
Friday 24th September 2021 - LIVE coverage from 09:25
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Free Practice 1
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Eurosport 2
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08:25 - 10:30
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Free Practice 2
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Eurosport 2
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13:30 - 15:00
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Day 1 Highlights
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Eurosport 2
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19:00 - 20:00
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Day 1 Highlights
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Eurosport 2
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22:00 - 23:00
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Saturday 25th September 2021 - LIVE coverage from 08:30
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Day 1 Highlights
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Eurosport 2
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07:30 - 08:30
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LIVE Superpole
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Eurosport 2
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08:30 - 10:30
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LIVE WSBK Race 1
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Eurosport 1
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11:30 - 14:15
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Day 2 Highlights
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Eurosport 2
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18:00 - 19:00
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Sunday 26th September 2021 - Live coverage from 09:30
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Day 1 & 2 Highlights
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Eurosport 2
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08:30 - 09:30
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LIVE WSBK SuperPole Race
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Eurosport 2
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09:30 - 12:05
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LIVE WSBK Race 2
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Eurosport 2
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12:55 - 14:15
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Highlights
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Eurosport 2
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18:00 - 19:00
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Tuesday 28th September 2021 – Highlights on ITV4
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Highlights
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ITV4
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20:00 – 21:00
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What Freeview channel is World Superbikes on in 2021?
WSBK highlights will be shown at various times between 20:00 and 23:00 on ITV4 on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings following each race weekend.
ITV4 is available on Channels 25 and 59 on Freeview, Channels 118 (SD), 175 (+1) and 178 (HD) on Virgin Media, Channel 132 on Virgin Media Ireland, and Channels 120 (HD), 220 (+1) and 818 (SD) on Sky. It's also available streaming via the ITV Hub
Where can I watch World Superbikes races live this year?
You can watch every session, all season on Eurosport, or sign up to a WSBK video pass here
What's new for 2021?
There have been some minor tweaks to the format for 2021, including the removal of the two-group qualification for WorldSSP300 and the introduction of MotoGP style long-lap penalties (where track layouts allow).
Due to two new bikes appearing on the grid in 2021 (Kawasaki's new ZX-10RR and the new BMW M1000RR), maximum rev limits have also been agreed as follows:
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Kawasaki ZX-10RR (2021)
Ducati V4 R
Yamaha YZF-R1
BMW M 1000 RR (2021)
Honda CBR1000RR-R
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14,600 rpm
16,100 rpm
14,950 rpm
15,500 rpm
15,600 rpm
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2021 World Superbike Riders and Teams
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Team/Bike
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No – Rider (NAT)
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Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK / Kawasaki ZX-10RR
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1 – Jonathan Rea (GBR)
22 – Alex Lowes (GBR)
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GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team / Yamaha YZF-R1
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3 – Kohta Nozane (JAP)
31 – Garrett Gerloff (USA)
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Team GoEleven / Ducati Panigale V4 R
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7 – Chaz Davies (GBR)
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Team HRC / Honda CBR1000RR-R
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19 – Alvaro Bautista (SPA)
91 – Leon Haslam (GBR)
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Aruba.it Racing / Ducati Panigale V4 R
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21 – Michel Ruben Rinaldi (ITA)
45 – Scott Redding (GBR)
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Alstare Yamaha / Yamaha YZF-R1
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23 – Christophe Ponsson (FRA)
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Orelac Racing Verdnatura / Kawasaki ZX-10RR
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32 – Isaac Vinãles (SPA)
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MIE Racing Honda Racing / Honda CBR1000 RR-R
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36 – Leandro Mercado (ARG)
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Kawasaki Puccetti Racing / Kawasaki ZX-10RR
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44 – Lucas Mahias (FRA)
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Motocarsa Racing / Ducati Panigale V4 R
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47 – Axel Bassani (ITA)
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RC Squadra Corse / BMW M 1000 RR
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50 – Eugene Laverty (IRE)
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Barni Racing Team / Ducati Panigale V4 R
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53 – Tito Rabat (SPA)
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PATA Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK / Yamaha YZF-R1
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54 – Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR)
55 – Andrea Locatelli (ITA)
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BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team / BMW M 1000 RR
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60 – Michael Van Der Mark (NED)
66 – Tom Sykes (GBR)
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TPR Team Pedercini Racing / Kawasaki ZX-10RR
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76 – Samuele Cavalieri (ITA)
84 – Loris Cresson (BEL)
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Bonovo MGM Team / BMW M 1000 RR
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94 – Jonas Folger (GER)
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Images: @photopsp_lukasz_swiderek / FIM / WorldSBK
