The new star in the sky: Muklada Sarapuech could shake up the WorldWCR

Officially, Muklada Sarapuech is taking part in the 2026 WorldWCR meetings as a wildcard driver. In reality, the Thai driver has long since established herself as a serious contender, particularly for 2027.

Two months after the crash: How the seriously injured Lucie Boudesseul is doing

Two months ago, WorldWCR rider Lucie Boudesseul suffered a serious crash at a French circuit and sustained vertebral fractures. Here’s how the 19-year-old is doing today.

Mistakes and defeats roll off Paola Ramos: focus is on 2027

Since her one-off appearance at Jerez in 2025, Paola Ramos has been among the top competitors in the WorldWCR. The 19-year-old regards her first full season as a learning year.

Beatriz Neila (24) is given the carrot and the stick in the Yamaha works team

Since the WorldWCR was established as part of the Superbike World Championship, Beatriz Neila has been one of the strongest female riders. The 24-year-old has made remarkable progress in the Yamaha works team.

Beatriz Neila on Maria Herrera: “Why is she doing that? It’s dangerous!”

The Women’s World Championship title will be decided in 2026 between the Spaniards Maria Herrera and Beatriz Neila. Herrera was penalised twice at Donington for her riding style.

Lucy Michel scored World Championship points at Donington: “There was nothing relaxed about it”

After a few tough race weekends in the Women’s World Championship, the only German competitor, Lucy Michel from Team Stefan Laux, finally managed to score points again at Donington Park, finishing 12th.

Maria Herrera was world champion for a few minutes – and then she wasn’t!

The final lap of the second race of the Women’s World Championship at Donington Park was the stuff of cinema and could not have been more dramatic or full of twists and turns. The title decider has been postponed until Jerez.

Donington, Race 2: Beatriz Neila wins – Herrera celebrated too soon

In Race 2 of the Women’s World Championship at Donington, Maria Herrera crossed the finish line in first place. She had already begun celebrating the world title, but was penalised. Neila was awarded the victory. The title decision was postponed.

Was that the deciding moment of the World Championship? Bea Neila beside herself after being bumped by Herrera

After the first race of the Women’s World Championship at Donington Park, there were some heart-wrenching scenes. Beatriz Neila could hardly be calmed down after her crash, caused by Maria Herrera.