Unconventional 'sunset' schedule for WorldSBK Portimao round

The seventh round of the 2024 WorldSBK calendar will feature 'sunset' timings.

The Portimao race weekend will be held in the evenings, against the backdrop of the sunset in Portugal.

The Portimao round is August 9-11.

Race 1 on Saturday, and Race 2 on Sunday, are set to start at 7pm UK time in a break away from the traditional scheduling.

Full schedule for Portimao WorldSBK round (UK time)

Friday August 9
FP1 - 3.15pm
FP2 - 7pm

Saturday August 10
FP3 - 1.10pm
Superpole - 3.45pm
Race 1 - 7pm

Sunday August 11
Warm up - 1pm
Superpole - 3.45pm
Race 2 - 7pm

The Portimao round is being described as "a unique and unprecedented event" with a "festival atmosphere".

There will be a 'Summer Fest' at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve all weekend.

This is set to include food areas, music, parade lap autograph sessions, and a track tour on a bus for fans.

Track time will run from midday until sundown on all three days.