Lucy Michel
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Lucy Michel climbed from pocket bikes to the inaugural FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship, winning her first ADAC Pocket Bike Cup race in 2014 and systematically advancing through German racing ranks to international competition.
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I can’t describe the feeling it was just crazy. I love that adrenaline rush on the bike.
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I wanted to see how I rank among women worldwide… I want to learn a lot of things and to constantly improve.
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Lucy Michel is a German motorcycle racer who discovered her passion for two wheels at age eight and has systematically climbed the racing ladder from pocket bikes to international competition in the inaugural FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship.
EARLY YEARS
Growing up in Germany, Lucy’s racing journey began with a chance encounter at a local fair when she was just eight years old. Captivated by the motorbikes she saw there, she convinced her family to take her to a Grand Prix track for a pocket bike experience after seeing a promotion in an ADAC magazine. That first ride left an indelible mark—she later described the feeling as “just crazy” and fell in love with the adrenaline rush. Shortly after this pivotal moment, she began racing training at the Sachsenring circuit, setting the foundation for what would become a dedicated racing career.
OTHER INTERESTS
Beyond the racetrack, Lucy is pursuing a career in healthcare, training to become a medical technologist in radiology. This dual focus on racing and education has required careful balancing, with Lucy sometimes taking breaks from competition to concentrate on her studies. As she puts it, “Sometimes it’s quite difficult to get everything under one roof,” highlighting the challenge of managing both professional aspirations simultaneously.
EARLY SUCCESS
Lucy wasted no time making her mark in competitive racing. She entered the ADAC Pocket Bike Cup in 2014, her debut season, and immediately showed her potential by taking her first race victory. This early success validated her decision to pursue racing seriously and demonstrated that her passion could translate into tangible results on track. From there, she methodically progressed through the German racing hierarchy, moving to the ADAC Mini Bike Cup in 2016 and then advancing to the ADAC Junior Cup, where she consistently scored points and proved she belonged among the rising talent in German motorcycle racing.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2014: First race victory in debut season of ADAC Pocket Bike Cup
- 2016: Advanced to ADAC Mini Bike Cup
- 2020: Began competing in IDM Supersport 300 class
- 2022: Double race winner as guest rider in Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Cup at Schleizer Dreieck
- 2023: Finished 21st overall in IDM Supersport 300 championship
- 2024: Competing for TSL-Racing in inaugural FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship
INSPIRATIONS
Lucy’s motivation stems from that transformative moment at age eight when she first encountered motorcycles at a local fair. The adrenaline rush and sense of freedom she experiences on a bike continue to drive her passion for racing. She has expressed that the feeling of riding is something she “can’t describe” but describes as “just crazy,” indicating that her inspiration comes from the pure, visceral connection between rider and machine rather than following in the footsteps of specific racing heroes.
REPUTATION
Within the racing community, Lucy is recognized as a promising young German talent who embodies determination and resilience. Media coverage consistently portrays her as passionate and driven, with a pioneering spirit that aligns with the broader movement to develop women’s opportunities in motorsport. Her philosophy of learning from difficult moments and never giving up has earned respect among peers and industry observers. Racing alongside contemporaries like Sara Sanchez in the WorldWCR series, she’s viewed as part of a new generation of female racers pushing boundaries and raising the profile of women in motorcycle racing. Her enthusiasm and adrenaline-driven approach to racing, combined with her ability to balance sporting ambitions with academic pursuits, has made her a positive representative for women entering the traditionally male-dominated world of motorcycle racing.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking ahead, Lucy aims to continue improving and learning within the international competition environment of the WorldWCR series. Her stated goal of wanting to “see how I rank among women worldwide” suggests ambitious plans to establish herself as a competitive force on the global stage. She has expressed a desire to “learn a lot of things and to constantly improve,” indicating a long-term commitment to developing her skills and potentially pursuing higher levels of international competition. While balancing her racing aspirations with completing her medical technology training, Lucy appears positioned to continue her systematic progression through the racing ranks while building a foundation for life beyond motorsport.
References:
WorldSBK HER STORY article
Paddock Sorority profile
WorldSBK International Women’s Day coverage
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