CAN IT GET ANY CLOSER? New rules introduced for 2025 as fuel flow monitoring comes into effect
The big rule change this season is the introduction of fuel flow for all six manufacturers, while there are also changes to tyre limitations, testing and both concession and superconcession parts
The 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship is getting closer to the all-important start point and winter testing has been about refining packages and being in the best possible shape for Round 1. One aspect that will have been tested a lot is the fuel flow regulations, coming in for 2025 as part of a new ruleset, while other changes have been made to the rulebook to make this season one of the most exciting yet in WorldSBK.
FUEL FLOW REGULATIONS: everyone starts with the same, changes could come based on performance
All six manufacturers will race with 47kg per hour of fuel flow at the start of the 2025 campaign as per the new rules, with a tolerance of 2 grams per lap; there could be a penalty for exceeding this. A manufacturer who is 12 concession points clear of second place could see their fuel flow reduced by 0.5kg per hour at a concession checkpoint, which is every two rounds. It could go the other way, too: a manufacturer with concessions could opt to increase their fuel flow by 0.5kg per hour. As part of this rule, there will be no rev limits imposed by the FIM.
TYRE ALLOCATION: a reduction in available tyres
The number of tyres available in each round has been reduced for 2025, with 10 front and 11 rear available for the weekend to each rider.
TESTING CLARIFICATIONS AND CHANGES: half-day tests clarified; limits changed
The testing rules have been clarified by the FIM, particularly looking at the definition of a half-day test. It’s been defined in the rules as one consecutive four-hour testing block, or a five-hour testing block with a one-hour lunch break. The regulation concerning the number of days has also been amended, from 10 excluding Supported and Official Tests to 12 including Supported and Official Tests. Of course, teams with concessions receive an extra six days on top of this while there’s a new superconcession for this year: a manufacturer can opt for an additional six days on top of the extra days they receive, potentially bringing their total to 24 days including any Official or Supported Tests.
CONCESSION POINTS: a change in how they’re won and the Concession Token Performance Calculator
For 2025, there’s a change in how concession points are handed out. Previously, every rider would contribute to a manufacturer’s score. For this year, it will now be just the highest-placed rider from each manufacturer. A manufacturer which has 30 concession points fewer than the highest-scoring manufacturer will be analysed by the Concession Token Performance Calculator, potentially allowing for the introduction of concession or superconcession parts subject to reference performance calculations.
Check out the full rulebook for 2025 HERE!
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