The FIM and Yamaha Motor Europe have announced a new era for the FIM Yamaha BLU CRU World Cup, with the series stepping up to the proven Yamaha R7 platform for the 2027 season.

Launched in 2021 as the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU Cup and awarded FIM World Cup status in 2024, the series will make the move to the R7 in 2027 following six successful seasons on the R3 platform.

Part of Yamaha’s award-winning BLU CRU programme, the FIM Yamaha R7 BLU CRU World Cup is a collaboration between Yamaha, FIM and the Dorna WorldSBK Organisation, with event management provided by JiR. Designed to provide talented young riders with a clear, fully supported pathway to the world stage, the road-racing series will comprise 12 races across six European rounds of the 2027 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and will be open to riders aged 15 years and above.

From 2027, competitors will race the latest Yamaha R7, introduced for 2026 and powered by Yamaha’s renowned 689cc CP2 engine. 

The 2027 campaign will begin with a pre-season test at Cremona on 7–8 April, ahead of the opening round at the iconic TT Circuit Assen. The full calendar below.

Registration will open shortly: Email [email protected] to register your interest in competing, and to receive notification when official registration opens.