Sara Sánchez

Sara Sánchez is a Spanish motorcycle racer competing in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship with the 511 Terra & Vita Racing Team, known for her tenacity and her journey from a childhood passion to the world stage despite family setbacks.

EARLY YEARS

Born around 1998 or 1999 in Barcelona, Spain, Sara Sánchez grew up in the shadow of motorsports greatness—literally. Her childhood home sat near the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where legends like Valentino Rossi and Marc Márquez carved their names into racing history. It was the kind of proximity that got into your bones if you paid attention, and Sara did.

She was seven years old when her father handed her a 50cc Honda motocross bike, a gift that would alter the trajectory of her life. The family led her into motorcycles with the casual ease of people who understood the pull of two wheels and speed. She first rode at a track near her grandfather’s house on the outskirts of Barcelona, the kind of dusty, forgiving venue where kids learn to fall and get back up without much drama. Motocross was her introduction, but it wouldn’t be her forever.

By the time she was nine or ten, Sánchez had shifted to road racing, entering the Copa Promo Velocidad RACC 50cc category. She spent three years there, methodically working her way through the 70cc, 80cc, and 125cc junior championships that serve as Spain’s proving grounds for young riders. The progression was textbook, the kind of steady climb that suggested both talent and discipline.

But then, as happens in motorsports families stretched thin by the financial and emotional demands of racing, something broke. When Sara got home one day, her father had sold all the bikes. He told her he didn’t want anything more to do with it. She took a break from racing—not a gap year, not a sabbatical, but the kind of full stop that ends careers before they start. When she turned 18, an opportunity came back around. Her father initially refused to be involved, but eventually, he returned. Now, he follows and fully supports her again, a quiet redemption arc that speaks to the complicated, deeply human side of racing that rarely makes it into press releases.

These days, Sánchez lives near the Pyrenees mountains, describing her existence as “pretty normal,” which is the kind of thing racers say when they want to remind you they’re not living in a simulation of speed and adrenaline 24/7.

OTHER INTERESTS

The research offers little insight into what Sara does when she’s not on a bike. She lives near the Pyrenees, which suggests an affinity for mountains and possibly outdoor pursuits, but specifics remain elusive. She’s competed across Spain and Italy, racking up travel miles, but whether she’s a reader, a collector, a volunteer, or someone with a secret talent for watercolor painting remains a mystery. Sometimes, racers keep parts of themselves off the grid, and that’s fair.

EARLY SUCCESS

Sánchez’s early competitive years were defined by persistence rather than instant stardom. After her return to racing at 18, she found her footing in women’s competitions, a strategic move that allowed her to build confidence and results in an environment designed to spotlight female talent.

In 2016, she won the RFME Women’s Open Yamaha 3R Cup, a national Spanish series that gave her a title and, more importantly, momentum. It was the kind of win that validates the years spent on 50cc bikes and the gamble of coming back after a family-imposed hiatus. From there, she set her sights on the Women’s European Cup, finishing as runner-up in both 2021 and 2022—close enough to taste victory, but not quite there. Runner-up twice in a row is the kind of result that either breaks you or sharpens you into something harder. For Sánchez, it appeared to be the latter.

In 2023, she competed in the Italian SSP300 national championship, expanding her reach beyond Spain and into the broader European road racing ecosystem. Then came 2024 and the inaugural season of the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR), a historic moment for women’s motorcycle racing. Sánchez joined the series fresh off an injury, returning to competition just in time to be part of something unprecedented. She finished third overall in that debut season, racked up multiple wins and podiums, and claimed the first pole position at Jerez—a statement that her speed was legitimate and her consistency was real.

She also dabbled in the eSkootr Championship, entering five races with no podiums to show for it, which is fine—not every experiment pays off, and sometimes you just try things to see what happens.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2016: Won the RFME Women’s Open Yamaha 3R Cup[1][2].
• 2021: Runner-up in the Women’s European Cup[2].
• 2022: Runner-up in the Women’s European Cup[2].
• 2023: Competed in the Italian SSP300 national championship[1][2].
• 2024: Third overall in the inaugural FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship season; multiple wins and podiums; first pole position at Jerez[1].
• Recent: Competed in the Elf CIV Women’s European Cup and CIV Supersport 300 in Italy, racing for the sport’s first all-female team[3].

INSPIRATIONS

Growing up near the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya meant Sánchez had front-row access to some of the biggest names in motorcycle racing. She followed Valentino Rossi and Marc Márquez, two riders who defined eras and inspired entire generations. Rossi, the charismatic Italian with nine world championships and a flair for the dramatic, and Márquez, the fearless Spaniard with a seemingly supernatural ability to save crashes and win titles—these were her heroes, the kind of larger-than-life figures who make a kid think, “Maybe I could do that too.”

Her father, despite the complicated history, remains a central influence. He introduced her to bikes, withdrew his support, then returned to stand beside her. That kind of relationship leaves a mark, and it’s clear that family—messy, imperfect, and ultimately supportive—shaped her path as much as any championship.

REPUTATION

Sánchez is regarded as a “highly talented rider” whose performances are “far from average,” according to media coverage that has followed her career with a tone of respect and curiosity. She’s not the loudest voice in the paddock, but she’s consistent, diligent, and capable of delivering results when it matters. Her participation in the inaugural WorldWCR season positioned her as a pioneer, part of the first cohort of women racing at the world championship level in a dedicated series.

She’s also been part of historic firsts beyond WorldWCR—racing for the first all-female team in Italy’s CIV Supersport 300, a symbolic and practical step toward normalizing women’s presence in road racing. There’s no record of controversies, no drama, just steady progression and a reputation built on showing up and doing the work.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

For 2025, Sánchez continues with the 511 Terra & Vita Racing Team in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship, returning to the series where she finished third in its debut season. The goal, presumably, is to improve on that result, to turn third into second or first, to add more wins and poles to her growing résumé. Beyond that, specifics are scarce. There are no stated retirement plans, no announced business ventures, no hints of what comes next after racing. For now, she’s focused on the present—living near the Pyrenees, riding fast, and building on the foundation she’s spent nearly two decades constructing.

References:

OnlyFans Blog – Sara Sanchez Profile
Sports247.my – Her story: Meet Sara Sanchez
eSC.live – Sara Sanchez Rider Profile
FIM-moto.com – Official Rider Page
World Racing News – Sara Sanchez Profile
WorldSBK.com – Sara Sanchez Interview