Brno added to 2018 World Superbike calendar

Brno effectively replaces Lausitzring on the calendar, with the latter venue being converted into a testing facility after it was purchased by vehicle inspection firm DEKRA.

The other major change is the arrival of newly-constructed Argentine venue El Villicum, announced earlier this year, which takes Jerez's place as the penultimate round of the series.

As per this season, the 2018 campaign begins at Phillip Island on 23-25 February, before coming to a close in Qatar, albeit a week earlier than this year, on 25-27 October.

Brno's 8-10 June date makes it the seventh round on the calendar, while Misano and Laguna Seca have swapped places, giving the American track a late June date instead of its traditional July slot.

Lausitz's removal has also created a two-month summer break between Misano and Portimao.

Provisional 2018 WSBK calendar:

Date	Venue
23-25 February	Phillip Island
23-25 March	Buriram
13-15 April	Aragon
20-22 April	Assen
11-13 May	Imola
25-27 May	Donington Park
8-10 June	Brno
22-24 June	Laguna Seca
6-8 July	Misano
14-16 September	Portimao
28-30 September	Magny-Cours
12-14 October	El Villicum
25-27 October	Losail