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 season, the FIM decided to adjust the fuel flow for BMW and Ducati for the second time this season.
Ahead of the fifth round of the World Superbike Championship, the FIM stated:
"According to Article 2.4.3.2 of the FIM WorldSBK 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 checkpoint, thereby exceeding the allowed margin. Consequently, Ducati will also receive a Step 1 Fuel Flow reduction, in line with Article 2.4.2.2.
"As per Article 2.4.2.2 of the SBK Regulations, a Step 1 Fuel Flow reduction equates to a decrease of 0.5 kg/h. As both Ducati and BMW had already been subject to a previous fuel flow reduction, each will now face a cumulative penalty of 1.0 kg/h in maximum fuel flow."
These new adjustments will be implemented for this weekend's Czech Republic World Superbike Round at Autodrom Most.
