French Superbike Championship (FSBK) – The premier class of French motorsport

French Superbike Championship (FSBK) – The Premier Class of French Motorsport

The French Superbike Championship, or FSBK, is the most prestigious motorcycle road race in France and forms the centerpiece of national motorsport. Here, the best riders in the country meet to compete on legendary tracks like Le Mans, Magny-Cours, or the Circuit Paul Ricard to claim the title of French Superbike Champion.

2025 Season: Excitement, Innovation, and New Challenges

The 2025 season promises a motorsport festival at the highest level. The season traditionally kicks off at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans, where nearly 200 riders compete in various classes. With the addition of new tracks like the Anneau du Rhin and Le Vigeant, the calendar becomes even more diverse and challenging.

Innovations 2025

Team Classification: For the first time, there is a team classification, where the two best riders from different categories of a team are scored. This adds extra excitement and strategic depth.
Yamaha Challenge 700: A new brand class, where all riders compete on identical Yamaha R7 machines, makes its debut and brings back well-known names like Tom Bercot and Line Vieillard to the FSBK paddock.

Overview of the Classes

Superbike
The Superbike class is the flagship of the championship. Top riders like the reigning champion Kenny Foray (BMW), his challenger Alan Techer (Honda), and other greats like Gregory Le Blanc (Ducati) and Hugo Clere (Sling) compete for victories and podiums. Young talents like Matthew Gregorio (Ducati) and Enzo De La Vega (Yamaha) also aim to make a name for themselves in the "Challenger" classification.

Supersport
In the Supersport category, riders like Alexy Negrier (Yamaha), Diego Poncet (Yamaha), and David Muscat (Ducati) are in the spotlight. Here, experience meets youthful ambition, resulting in thrilling races.

Sidecar, Moto 4, Moto 5, and Junior Classes
The Sidecar category and the junior classes Moto 4, Moto 5, as well as the "Objective Grand Prix by Motul," offer young talents the opportunity to qualify for international tasks like MotoGP. Youth development is a central concern of the French Motorcycle Federation, making the FSBK a true talent factory.

Fascination FSBK: Motorsport, Passion, and Youth Development

The FSBK stands for high-class motorsport, thrilling duels, and the continuous promotion of young talents. The mix of established stars, ambitious young riders, and innovative formats makes the French Superbike Championship the most important stage of French motorcycle racing – and a must-attend event for all fans of speed, technology, and pure passion on two wheels.