Launched in 1980, the FIM Endurance World Championship is the ultimate high-speed test of rider and machine.

It’s regulated by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme and promoted by Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (WBDS) under a long-term agreement between the two organisations.

The EWC’s 45th season consists of two races run for a duration of 24 hours and two taking place over eight hours.

Kicking off with the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans in France from 18-21 April, the EWC visits Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium for the inaugural 8 Hours of Spa Motos (6-8 June), followed by the 45th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race at Suzuka Circuit in Japan from 18-21 July. The Bol d'Or 24-hour race at Circuit Paul Ricard in France forms the season-deciding event from 12-15 September.

These legendary events at famous racetracks in Europe and Japan create a thrilling spectacle for fans and provide an exciting challenge for the Formula EWC teams contesting the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship and the Superstock squads chasing success in the FIM Endurance World Cup.

Each Formula EWC team consists of three riders with a fourth rider nominated as a reserve. Superstock teams can enter three riders and one reserve for the eight-hour events, while new rules for 2024 permit four riders to race for Superstock outfits in the 24-hour contests. All riders must qualify and get the opportunity to practice during the day and at night.

Since WBDS was appointed by FIM as championship promoter in 2015, the EWC has enjoyed a huge increase in media coverage and audience figures with races broadcast live around the world.

Six bike manufacturers (BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha) and three tyre brands (Bridgestone, Dunlop and Pirelli) are represented with more and more international-level riders and teams joining the grid each year.

Tyre choice is free in the headlining Formula EWC category, but all Superstock competitors use control tyres from Dunlop, the official supplier.

One of the notable features of EWC races is the spectacular standing start with riders lining up on one side of the track and sprinting across to the other to jump on their bikes before accelerating towards the first corner as the race begins.

Dunlop, Nexthash and Web!ke are the EWC’s Official Partners for 2024.

Formula EWC for the FIM Endurance World Championship for Teams and Manufacturers is the EWC’s top division.

While the overall appearance of the bike cannot deviate from the homologated model, the fork, damper, swing-arm, brakes, radiator and exhaust can be modified. Teams are also permitted to work on increasing engine performance. All bikes feature a quick wheel change system to help ensure faster pit stops.

Formula EWC bikes use a black number background, white headlamps and must hit a minimum weight limit of 175 kilograms.

Superstock for the FIM World Endurance Cup for Teams and Manufacturers with bikes almost identical to production models. Limited engine modifications are permitted (injector jets and fuel mapping, clutch reinforcement, a different exhaust silencer, etc.). Wheels must remain as homologated, so teams need a good wheel change strategy during pit stops.

Superstock bikes use a red number background, yellow-light headlamps and must also hit a minimum weight limit of 175 kilograms.

In both Formula EWC and Superstock, the fuel tank is modified to a maximum capacity of 24 litres and fitted with a quick refuelling device. 

For 2024, the FIM World Endurance Cup is contested overall four rounds, including 45th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race for the first time. However, teams count their best three scores only, which means participation in the Japanese event is not mandatory.

The EWC Independent Trophy is for any Formula EWC or Superstock team competing without manufacturer support.

Pit stops are limited to four mechanics plus one refueller.