Grab your Official Programme! Don’t miss your chance to be at the front of the grid: with exclusive features, rider biographies, photos, a spotters guide, as well as Championship standings and historical stories and memorable moments brought back to life, each publication will provide another dynamic as you enjoy WorldSBK! Each Official Programme also include the event timetable, rider entry lists as well as information about the Paddock Show and other ways that fans can interact with the riders. The Official Programme is the perfect guide to the events that will unfold over a race weekend! 

So what are you waiting for... check it out online for free today! 

The main place to stay if you are visiting the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is in the small city of Nevers itself.

This attractive little city has a population of around 30,000 people and has a fair number of hotels, many of which are three or four starred and reasonably priced. Guesthouses are another option in Nevers itself and dotted around the countryside in hamlets and villages within easy reach of the circuit.

There are hotels and motels along the along the N7 highway, which connects Paris to Italy and has also been called the Route des vacances (The Holiday Route). This road also connects Nevers to the racetrack.

Additional options include staying in a châteaux if your budget extends to that luxury, or hiring a typical gîte with friends for an authentic Gallic stay in the French countryside.

Nevers is the prefecture of the Nièvre department and is a quaint little French city. Small meandering streets lead you through the old town where some of the houses date back to the 14^th century, while the Place de la République is an elegant tree-lined square, bordered by smart buildings.

Take in the centuries-old Cathédrale of Saint Cyr-Sainte Julitte or visit the Ducal Palace, built in the 15th and 16th centuries and now home to the local courts of justice and a museum. Behind the palace is an open public space where you can enjoy the view of the Loire valley, whilst the river itself is crossed by an iron railway line and a modern stone bridge. The Gare de Nevers railway station offers connections to major cities such as Paris and Lyon.

Elsewhere in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté the Burgundy region is a historical treasure and is famous for its Burgundy wines, as well as some fine Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Chablis and Beaujolais.

A key point to keep in mind in this mainly rural part of France are the distances between the major cities and airports. Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport is just under a two-hour drive from Magny Cours and Paris-Orly is over two hours away. Trains to Paris and Lyon from Nevers can take three or more hours.

Unless you abstain from alcohol you will surely want to try some of the local tipples, given how good French wine can be. Prices are often hiked up for bottles in restaurants but the house red or white will usually be of good quality and a glass is often part of the set menu (prix fixe / table d'hôte).

Excellent French wines can be bought very cheaply in supermarkets, although asking for recommendations from locals might be tricky unless you speak a little French. Once you have found a good wine in a bar or restaurant be sure to keep an eye out for it in the local shops. Oh and French cheese counters in local shops and supermarkets are excellent and the origin of each cheese is stated clearly, so buying local is not hard.

WorldSBK has been coming to Magny-Cours ever since 2003, but our first round was in 1991 when Doug Polen won both races. The track has welcomed historic moments ever since its inception, such as James Toseland becoming the youngest WorldSBK Champion in 2004, Carlos Checa becoming the first Spanish Champion in 2011 and the closest WorldSBK Championship finish of all-time, when Max Biaggi clinched a second title by just half a point ahead of Tom Sykes.

Other notable achievements include Sylvain Guintoli becoming the first French winner at Magny-Cours in WorldSBK in 2012’s Race 1, Toprak Razgatlioglu’s first career-win in 2019’s Race 1 and Jonathan Rea’s record-breaking fifth straight World Championship in 2019’s Race 2.