BMW and Ducati affected again by latest WorldSBK fuel flow change

Ducati and BMW have been hit with further fuel flow adjustments

For the second time this season, Ducati and BMW have had their fuel flow adjusted by the FIM. After the conclusion of the Italian World Superbike Round, the second Concession Checkpoint of the 2025 World Superbike Championship had been reached. As a result, the FIM went back and reviewed the Dutch and Italian Rounds to decide if any action would be taken against manufacturers. After evaluating performances from the third and fourth rounds of the…

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World Superbike: Ducati, BMW Hit With Fuel Flow Restrictions

According to Article 2.4.3.2 of the FIM SBK Regulations – Overperformance Penalisation – BMW’s performance values have exceeded the -0.250 threshold but remain above the -0.500 limit. As a result, BMW falls within the range that triggers a Step 1 Fuel Flow reduction. In accordance with Article 2.4.3 (h) – Concessions and Super Concessions – Ducati has accumulated more than twelve Concession points over the next highest manufacturer at the checkp…

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BMW and Ducati affected again by latest WorldSBK fuel flow change

BMW and Ducati have both been affected by the latest changes to the maximum fuel flow limits in WorldSBK.

The new fuel-flow rule in the Superbike World Championship is a challenge for Ducati. Fuel flow has not played a role in the development of the 2026 model – a fact that is already regretted in Bologna.