Registration for the 2025 FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup remains open until midnight on February 28th 2025, but with only 30 grid slots available and interest in the series continuing to grow, now’s the time to book your place on the grid.
Register now: https://www.yamaha-racing.com/blu-cru/r3-fim-world-cup/register/
The series, which has held FIM World Cup status since last year, is open to riders aged 14 and over and plays an integral role in the FIM Superbike World Championship and the SBK Roadway program, while the award-winning Yamaha bLU cRU program forms a part of the Yamaha Racing pyramid foundation.
Aldi Satya Mahendra is the perfect example of the effectiveness of this progression; the Indonesian star made his R3 bLU cRU debut in 2023, finishing second in the championship before moving up to the FIM Supersport300 World Championship where this year he was crowned champion after an impressive season. The 18-year-old will now move up to the Supersport World Championship for 2025 with the brand new R9.
In 2025 the FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup will once again race at six rounds of the FIM Superbike World Championship.
2025 FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup Calendar
* Pre-Season Test: Misano 18 March
* Round 1 – Portimao, Portugal: 28-30 March
* bLU cRU Training Camp: TBC
* Round 2 – Misano, Italy: 13-15 June
* Round 3 – Donington Park, United Kingdom: 11-13 July
* Round 4 – Balatonring, Hungary: 25-27 July
* Round 5 – Motorland Aragon, Spain: 26-28 September
* Round 6 – Estoril, Portugal: 10-12 October
In 2024 the R3 bLU cRU World Cup races were broadcast live on YouTube for the first time with each race attracting thousands of viewers worldwide, showcasing the series’ global appeal.
This season was thrilling throughout with plenty of photo finishes, impressive overtakes and big groups battling until the chequered flag. The championship went down to the wire in the last race of the year between Spanish stars Gonzalo Sanchez and Marc Vich, with the latter taking the crown in style in front of huge crowds of superbike fans at Motorland Aragon. The Mallorcan will now move into the FIM Supersport300 World Championship in 2025.
Entry costs for the 2025 FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup are aimed at keeping it as accessible as possible to young riders. Therefore, the entire riding package, including a Yamaha R3, leathers, gloves, boots, helmet, tyres, fuel, and season entry fees, are all provided for €32,500 (Euros).
At each round, there is a dedicated FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup Village in the heart of the WorldSBK paddock, where the young riders receive coaching, technical support, and mentoring from the bLU cRU coaches and ambassadors to help develop their fledgling racing careers.
The ultimate prize on offer is a ride in the class that will replace the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship in 2026 with Yamaha Motor Europe support.
The rider who finishes second in the standings will receive a 50% discount on their 2026 FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup registration, with the third-place finisher earning a 25% discount.
Click the button below to register to compete in the 2025 FIM R3 bLU cRU World Cup now before registration closes at midnight on 28 February 2025.