Ana Carrasco’s Supersport adventure continues: with Honda again in 2027!

Ana Carrasco made history in 2018 as the first female world champion on a circuit in an open championship. At the time, the Spaniard was the only woman to come out on top against over 30 male rivals in the now-defunct Supersport 300 World Championship. After a lean spell, the 29-year-old added a second title to her collection by winning the Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship, which was established in 2024.

Ana Carrasco: No top-15 finish in the Supersport World Championship to date

Since 2025, the Supersport World Championship has been Carrasco’s sporting home. Riding for Team Honda France, the Spaniard rides a CBR600RR, which is one of the weakest bikes on the grid. In 2025, the seven-time 300cc winner failed to score any World Championship points (her best finish was 22nd) and has not done so this year either (her best results so far are 25th places).

Her team-mate Corentin Perolari has also struggled more in 2026, but has so far collected 30 World Championship points – compared to 88 points last year. Despite the disappointing results, Honda and Carrasco announced the extension of their partnership during the Supersport World Championship round at Estoril.

“I have great confidence in this project and in Honda’s potential. I am therefore delighted to continue as part of the Honda family and, above all, to carry on with this adventure in the Supersport class,” said Carrasco, commenting on the new agreement. “I’m someone who sees things through to the end, and I believe this project isn’t over yet. We’ve already made significant progress, but there’s still a long way to go, and I’ll see this mission through to the end.”

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“I am convinced that we have the potential to take Honda back to where the manufacturer belongs,” emphasised the Spanish rider. “I would like to thank Honda for their support over the last two seasons and, above all, for the trust they continue to place in me for the future. This trust means a great deal to me, and I will repay it by giving my all every day.”