PAOLA RAMOS Battles MARIA HERRERA for WorldWCR Glory at Donington
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July 21, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- PAOLA RAMOS delivered P2 at Donington despite double long-lap false start penalty, fighting back impressively on debut at the Leicestershire circuit to secure her fifth podium in ten WorldWCR races.
- The 19-year-old Forward driver sits fourth in standings, trailing leader MARIA HERRERA by 100+ points after four DNFs hampered her rookie campaign following sensational 2025 Jerez wildcard victory.
- World champion HERRERA collected six-second penalty after Race 2 contact ended RAMOS’ weekend prematurely, though the teenager diplomatically dismissed the incident as racing’s inevitable reality.
- RAMOS targets 2027 title foundation work at upcoming Jerez round, leveraging home circuit advantage where her career renaissance began with that stunning comeback win after four-year racing absence.
UPCOMING:
- WorldWCR Round at Jerez
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.speedweek.com











