Portimao will continue to host the Portuguese World Superbike round until at least 2022 after announc꧒ing a three-year contract extension.

The Autodromo Internacional do Algarve has been on the World Superbike championship calendar since 2008, with the exception of 2016, and w𝕴elcomes the series back this weekend for a two-⛦day test in preparation for the Portuguese round in September.

World Superbike has duly announced a three-year deal exten♉sion to keep the championship headinღg to Portimao until 2022.

“ꦡThe renewal of the contract with Autodromo Internacional do Algarve is fantastic news for WorldSBK,” Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK executive director of sporting and organisation, 𒉰said. “Portimao Circuit stands out as being a very unique layout that makes it one of the riders’ favourite destinations in the championship calendar.

“Every year the Portuguese Round becomes the stage of spectacular racing and fans flock to Portugal not only to enjoy th𒁃e WorldSBK battles but also for discovering the beauties of the landscapes and enjoying the amazing Algarve beaches.

“Autodromo do Algarve has moder🀅n facilitiౠes that constantly improve every year to host our paddock.

“The fact that Portimao has secured WorldSBK until 2022 shows the deep bond between the twꦇo parties, and we can’t wait to see the incredible races 🃏that Portimao will give us over the next three years.”