Superbike Estoril Paddock Experience: At the heart of the world championship with Gazzetta Motori

If you're among the many World Superbike fans and have always dreamed of experiencing a weekend as a true insider in the paddock of the world championship, Gazzetta Motori has developed an initiative specifically to fulfill this burning desire. Its full name is " Superbike Estoril Paddock Experience Powered by Gazzetta " and it is the result of a collaboration with Travelfun , the platform specializing in experiential travel for athletes and fans. The idea is very simple: not just the grandstand, but also to offer participants privileged access to the paddock , the starting grid, the pit lane , and even trackside for a truly unforgettable experience. The event is set for the Portuguese round in Estoril , the penultimate round of the 2025 season, scheduled for the weekend of October 10-12 .

This year's World Superbike Championship has long since taken a clear direction: the title battle is narrowed between reigning champion Toprak Razgatlioglu (BMW) and the rising Nicolò Bulega (Ducati), with the Turkish ace completing the championship lead over the Italian this past weekend thanks to a resounding hat-trick at Donington Park, Britain. In addition to the title contenders, the SBK grid features several Italian riders with podium potential, such as Danilo Petrucci, Andrea Iannone, Andrea Locatelli, and Axel Bassani, as well as champions with illustrious track records , such as Jonathan Rea and Alvaro Bautista, always among the fans' favorites in the production-based bikes.

The Estoril circuit , officially "Autódromo do Estoril," is a fascinating and also quite technical track: in its current configuration, it alternates fast sections, primarily the nearly 1 km long main straight, with slower sections, especially the winding "corkscrew," which resembles, on a smaller scale, the more famous one at Laguna Seca. Throughout its history, this circuit has also appeared on the Formula 1 and MotoGP calendars, while in Superbike , after a fleeting appearance in 1993, it returned to the scene during the pandemic, immediately providing spectacular challenges. It should obviously not be confused with Portimao, a track in the Algarve famous for its dizzying climbs and descents.

The Superbike Estoril Paddock Experience Powered by Gazzetta promises to be a truly memorable experience for its participants. It includes direct return flights between Milan and Lisbon , departing on Friday, October 11th, pre-booked rental cars on site, and three nights' hotel accommodation in the Portuguese capital. The actual circuit experience will begin on the morning of Saturday, October 12th, allowing participants to experience qualifying and Race 1 up close thanks to VIP access . This means participants will be able to move freely between the paddock area, pit lane , grid lane , and even trackside thanks to a special photo pass . During the day, participants can relax in the prestigious SBK Lounge Garage, overlooking the track and with catering included. Once back in Lisbon, participants can enjoy a mini sunset cruise on a characteristic sailing boat, complete with DJ set and open bar . The same access to all areas will also be guaranteed on Sunday, October 13th, the day of the Superpole Race and Race 2, with the addition of participation in the final toasts in the paddock lounge surrounded by riders and teams. On Monday, October 14th, lunch will be served at the Hard Rock Café and the day will be free before returning the rental cars and departing for Milan. All this is included in the price of €1,490 when you book through this link .