PAOLA RAMOS Claims Balaton Victory Over HERRERA and NEILA in WorldWCR Thriller

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May 7, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • PAOLA RAMOS scored third in Race 1 after starting P5 due to a slow-riding penalty, recovering crucial championship points following her injury-forced absence at Assen while battling MARIA HERRERA and BEATRIZ NEILA.
  • The 19-year-old Spaniard dominated Race 2 with a last-lap masterclass, executing a decisive Turn 15 overtake on NEILA after trading positions throughout the final circuit, claiming her third career WorldWCR victory.
  • RAMOS set a new lap record of 1’51.935s on Lap 10, erasing the existing mark while mounting her comeback charge from P4, showcasing adaptation to the unfamiliar Balaton Park layout.
  • Championship leader HERRERA maintained her qualifying dominance with another pole position but couldn’t convert in Race 2, while MUKLADA SARAPUECH briefly challenged for podium contention before RAMOS’s late surge.

UPCOMING:

  • Misano Round – FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.worldsbk.com