Sara Sánchez
Motorcycle racing // Barcelona, Spain
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Sara Sánchez, born in 1997, is a Catalan motorcycle racer who has achieved numerous victories and podium finishes in a male-dominated sport. She began riding at eight and won several championships including the RFME Women’s Open Cup Yamaha 3R in 2016. She competed in WorldSSP300 and the inaugural Women’s World Circuit Championship.
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Sara Sánchez is a trailblazing Spanish motorcycle racer who has established herself as a formidable competitor in women’s circuit racing, including a third-place finish in the inaugural FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship.
EARLY YEARS
Born on November 19, 1997, in Gironella, Catalonia, Spain, Sara’s journey into motorsports began at age seven when she received a 50cc Honda motocross bike as a Christmas gift. Her father, who had always loved motorcycles, played a crucial role in introducing her to the sport and supporting her early racing endeavors. By age nine, she was competing in the Copa Promo Velocidad RACC 50cc road race series, though an injury at 15 in Estoril led to a three-year hiatus before she determinedly returned to racing at 18.
EARLY SUCCESS
After returning to racing, Sara quickly demonstrated her talent by winning the 2016 RFME Women’s Open Yamaha 3R Cup, a significant milestone that launched her professional career. Her success continued as she expanded her racing beyond Spain, finishing as runner-up in the Women’s European Cup for two consecutive years in 2021 and 2022, establishing herself as one of Europe’s top female motorcycle racers.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2016: Won the Spanish RFME Women’s Open Yamaha 3R Cup[4].
- 2019: Won the Copa Benelli 302R[4].
- 2024: Claimed her first WorldWCR victory in Race 2 at Estoril, beating Ana Carrasco by 0.032s[1].
- 2024: Set the fastest lap four times in the WorldWCR championship and won the Pirelli Best Lap award[4].
- 2024: Finished third overall in the inaugural FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship[4].
REPUTATION
Sara has earned recognition for her speed and consistency on the track, particularly highlighted by her multiple fastest laps and the Pirelli Best Lap award in the 2024 WorldWCR season. Her dramatic victory at Estoril, where she edged out former WorldSSP300 champion Ana Carrasco by just 0.032 seconds, demonstrated her competitive spirit and racing prowess. As one of the prominent figures in women’s motorcycle racing, she represents the growing talent and competitiveness in female motorsports.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking forward, Sara hopes to continue her racing career as long as she enjoys it, with intentions to remain in the WorldWCR if the championship continues to evolve. She’s also expressed interest in exploring wildcard opportunities in other racing categories, expanding her experience and competitive reach in the motorsports world.
References:
MissBiker: Sara Sanchez: “Motorcycling is not just a sport for boys!”
Wikipedia: Sara Sánchez
WorldSBK: Sanchez on the role of WorldWCR in motorcycling
Sports247: Her story: Meet Sara Sanchez
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