WorldWCR

Maria Herrera: Second World Championship title, but a run came to an end in Jerez

No podium finish, but world champion once again: Maria Herrera experienced an unusual finale in Jerez. The Spaniard talks about the pressure of defending her title, the rising standard of competition and the changes for 2027.

Praise for Lucy Michel at the end of the season: Battling for a top-10 finish in Jerez

“It just goes to show what’s possible when I test beforehand,” said Lucy Michel after the final race of the Women’s World Motorcycle Racing Championship (WorldWCR) in Jerez, in which she equalled her best result of the season.

Jerez, Race 2: Ramos secures a one-two – World Champion Herrera put on a show

In the second race of the 2026 WorldWCR, Paola Ramos celebrated her first one-two victory. Whilst Beatriz Neila crossed the line in second place, Maria Herrera was overtaken on the outside and knocked off the podium.

Mission accomplished: Maria Herrera is the reigning and new WorldWCR world champion

Maria Herrera’s victory in the 2026 Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship was to be expected. A fifth-place finish in the first race at Jerez was enough for the 30-year-old.

Jerez, Race 1: Thrilling victory for Paola Ramos – Maria Herrera clinches the title

Paola Ramos claimed victory in the first round of the 2026 WorldWCR in Jerez with an outstanding performance. Maria Herrera sealed the title with a fifth-place finish. Lucy Michel finished in the top 15.

Jerez: Paola Ramos smashes Maria Herrera’s pole record

Paola Ramos dominated the Superpole for the 2026 Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship in Jerez. Title contenders Maria Herrera and Beatriz Neila qualified in second and third places respectively.

Shock for Beatriz Neila: her World Championship team is pulling out due to a new Liberty deal

After three years with the Yamaha R7, the Women’s World Motorcycle Championship will switch to three-cylinder machines from CF Moto from 2027. This has far-reaching consequences for runner-up Beatriz Neila and Chloe Jones.

Women’s Final in Jerez: Five new faces – debutants and returnees

Since Donington Park in July, the participants in the 2026 WorldWCR have had to wait for the season finale. However, five female riders will be taking part in the Jerez round for the first time this year.

2026 WorldWCR Final: Herrera on the verge of winning the title, farewell to Yamaha

After a three-month break, the 2026 Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship heads into its final round at Jerez. It will be a special finale, particularly for Maria Herrera and Yamaha.