The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) has announced the cancellation of the 2013 eni FIM Superbike World Championship round that was scheduled to be held at Buddh International Circuit on November 17th.

This is due to operational challenges faced by Jaypee Sports International Ltd (JPSI) and Dorna World SBK Organization (DWO). The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), JPSI and the Indian Motorsport Marshals Club (IMMC) are now working intensely together to make the Indian round as safe as possible in preparation for 2015.As a starting point, the Buddh International Circuit will play host to both the FMSCI two-wheel and four-wheel National Championship races from September 13th to 14th, with fully-trained IMMC Marshals officiating at the venue. JPSI has conveyed this to DWO, who appreciate the efforts being made to make it possible to host a round at some time in the future.

The final round of the 2013 World Superbike season will now be at Jerez in Spain on Sunday October 20th , which will make for an exciting year-end finale at a circuit that is making a welcome return to the Superbike calendar.