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Race 1 highlights:
WorldWCR race 1 obtained underway as scheduled on Saturday, in dry prerequisites, nonetheless was red-flagged after six laps following an incident for Alyssia Whitmore (Sekhmet Motorcycle Racing Team).
The race was restarted a few minutes later nonetheless shortened to suitable five laps. The aloof grid was based on the riders’ positions earlier than the red flag, which meant that Ana Carrasco (Evan Bros Racing Yamaha Team) obtained away from pole ahead of fellow Spaniards Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team) and Sara Sanchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team), whereas Roberta Ponziani (Yamaha Motoxracing WCR Team), Teyla Ralph (Tayco Motorsport) and Beatriz Neila (Ampito / Pata Prometeon Yamaha) shaped row two of the grid.
With entirely five laps in which to shine, the frontrunners wasted no day without work the line, with Carrasco again taking an early lead. Herrera was able to pass her on lap three, nonetheless the race was far from over, with Maria, Ana and Sara battling hard and fast and taking the race all the way to the line.
It was championship leader Herrera who ultimately secured the 25-point prize today, crossing the line suitable 0.075 of a 2d ahead of Sanchez who, in turn, finished a mere 0.122 of a 2d in front of Carrasco.
Separated from the podium sitter by suitable a few seconds, Italian Ponziani boosted her points tally in crossing the line fourth, followed closely by the staff comprising Neila, Pakita Ruiz (PS Racing Team 46+1) and Relph.
Rounding out the pause ten today have been wildcard Avalon Lewis (Carl Cox Motor Sports), Astrid Madrigal (ITALIKA Racing FIMLA) and Mallory Dobbs (Sekhmet Motorcycle Racing Team), with the pause ten representing six various nations.
Local rider Ponziani residence the fastest lap of the race, completing lap three in 1’41.235, which can give the Italian the advantage of starting Sunday’s Race 2 from pole situation.
Sara Varon (ITALIKA Racing FIMLA), Lena Kemmer (Bertl Ok. Racing Team) and Whitmore crashed during heat one, meaning that none of them have been able to line up for the restarted 5-lap race. Assessed at the medical centre, Whitmore has been diagnosed with a minor head injury, a suspected concussion and an injury to her correct thumb. The rider has been transferred to Cremona hospital for additional assessments.
Championship Standings:
With 154 points in the bag, Herrera continues to lead the way, 16 points clear of her closest rival. Carrasco and Sanchez maintain 2d and third in the championship, with 138 and 128 points
Key Points:
Pole situation: Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team) – 1’41.152
Race 1 winner: Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team)
Race fastest lap: Roberta Ponziani (Yamaha Motoxracing WCR Team) – 1’41.235
P1 | Maria Herrera | Klint Forward Factory Team
“I think this was the hardest race so far, nonetheless I also enjoyed it. Accurate five laps, so a bit fast, nonetheless we have been strong in braking and able to battle hard against Sara, who was also really strong on the brakes. On the last lap, I did well via sector one and residence up the final corners well, nonetheless I peaceful have to carry out extra to red meat up along the straight, so we’ll search for at the data and behold what can be finished there, and also make a resolution if there’s anything we want to change on the bike for the following day’s Race 2. Overall, I really feel I have moral energy nonetheless there are areas in which I can peaceful red meat up, personally speaking.”
P2 | Sara Sanchez | 511 Terra&Vita Racing Team
“Another 2d-place finish, and so shut to the win! It was troublesome today, and I had another shut battle with Maria and Ana. I’m happy in that I was lying top three for the total race, nonetheless I’d love to take a win of direction, also as a morale increase, as we’re so shut! We didn’t make essentially among the finest start on Friday, and I had work to carry out to find feeling with the bike and the track, nonetheless then I made quite a moral start in today’s race and was able to hasten at the front and battle hard. Let’s behold what we can carry out in Race 2 the following day.”
P3 | Ana Carrasco | Evan Bros Racing Yamaha Team
“I’m no longer so happy today because earlier than the red flag I felt I had it all below maintain an eye on and that victory can be mine. As soon as the race restarted it was no longer so easy, and we entirely had five laps. Actually, I expected to win today, as my pace was moral and I was pushing hard. I didn’t really inquire of Sara to pass me on lap three and it was hard to start the final lap in third situation, as I had tiny alternative to attempt to pass Sara and Maria again. However it’s another podium, so that’s no longer bad. I inquire of the following day’s race to be similar, with a shut staff of 4 or five riders. I’ll maintain working with my team this evening to gawk if we can find something extra for the following day’s Race 2, after I’ll pace all out to attempt and win.”
WorldWCR Race 1 Results
1. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team)
2. Sara Sanchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) +0.075s
3. Ana Carrasco (Evan Bros Racing Yamaha Team) +0.197s
4. Roberta Ponziani (Yamaha Motoxracing WCR Team) +5.113s
5. Beatriz Neila (Ampito / Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +5.382s
6. Pakita Ruiz (PS Racing Team 46+1) +6.418s
Championship Standings
1. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team) 154 points
2. Ana Carrasco (Evan Bros. Racing Yamaha Team) 138 points
3. Sara Sanchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) 128 points
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