The Series taking part in the grand finale in Valencia for 2024 can now be confirmed, with an expanded line-up in both the 160cc and 190cc classes.
The 2024 FIM MiniGP World Final will be the biggest yet, with 22 160cc Series and 11 190cc Series set to take part in the event. For the 160cc category, it’s the top two riders from each competition who will join the final, and for the 190cc class, it’s the top three as the category continues to grow.
The 160cc Series expands in 2024 with new series in the Baltic, China, Latin America and Philippines, with the Netherlands also returning to the competition.
The top two riders in the FIM MiniGP Series from Australia, Austria, Baltic, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Spain, the UK, and the FIM MiniCUP USA series will be invited to the final, making it 44 initial entrants for the 160cc series World Final.
The 190cc Series sees new series run in France, Germany, Indonesia and UK, with series that have run a 160cc competition eligible to add the 190cc class.
The top three riders in the FIM MiniGP Series from Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Spain, the UK, and the FIM MiniCUP USA comprise the 33 entrants for the 190cc World Final.
In addition, the 2023 champions of both the 160cc and 190cc categories – Qabil Ifan from Malaysia (160cc) and Alvaro Lucas from Spain (190cc) – are invited to participate in the 2024 final regardless of their Championship positions.
Since both champions are competing in the 190cc category this year, the number of riders in the World Final could increase to 35 for the class and a total of 79 overall, should neither of them finish in the top 3 of their respective championships.
With 44 finalists from the 160cc Series World Final and 33 from the 190cc Series, as well as the Champions, the World Final in Valencia will see up to 79 riders taking part – a new record!
SAVE THE DATES
The 2024 FIM MiniGP World Final takes place ahead of the Valencia GP at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Admin for competitors begins on Sunday 10th of November, before the first practice sessions see riders take to the kart track on Tuesday the 12th.
Qualifying will then take place on Wednesday the 13th, before all the racing action takes place on Thursday the 14th, crowning two new Champions for 2024. Check out the new schedule for the biggest World Final yet!
THE FORMAT
160cc: 22 SERIES – 44 RIDERS
For the 160cc class, there will be three groups for Free Practices: two groups of 15 riders and one group of 14 riders.
Following these sessions, the first round of qualifying (Q1) will feature the lowest ranked 18 riders from the Free Practices.
The second qualifying session (Q2) will include the second fastest 14 riders from the initial sessions plus the top four from Q1, making a total of 18 riders.
The third and final qualifying session (Q3) will consist of the top 12 riders from Free Practice along with four additional riders from Q2, totalling 16 riders.
The top 20 riders after these sessions will go directly to the Races, and the bottom 24 will go to Qualifying Race 1.
In the Qualifying Races, the first race (Qualifying Race 1) will have 24 riders, with the top two advancing into the Races. The second Qualifying Race will include the 22 remaining riders, with the winner advancing to the Races.
The Races will comprise 20 riders plus the three qualifiers from the Qualifying Races, making a total of 23 riders.
After the Races, the top 23 riders in the championship will access the Super Final Race with double points.
190cc: 11 SERIES – 33 RIDERS
For the 190cc class, Free Practices will be conducted in three groups, each containing 11 riders.
According to personal best time of all Free Practices, the combined classification will determine the riders going into each qualifying session.
The first qualifying session (Q1) will have the bottom 14 riders. The second qualifying session (Q2) will feature the second fastest 11 riders from the initial sessions and the top four from Q1, totalling 15 riders. The third qualifying session (Q3) will include the top 8 riders from Free Practices plus four additional riders from Q2, totalling 12 riders.
In the Qualifying Races, the first race will have 18 riders, with the top two advancing to the Races. The second Qualifying Race will include 16 riders, with the winner advancing to the Races.
The Races will consist of 15 riders plus the three qualifiers from the Qualifying Races, making a total of 18 riders.
After the Races, the top 18 riders in the championship will access the Super Final Race, with double points in what has so far proven the deciding showdown of the event.
Join us for live coverage of the final showdowns on the 14th of November in Valencia, the final day of a four-day 2024 FIM MiniGP World Final event opening doors and increasing access to the world’s most exciting sport.
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