BEATRIZ NEILA Wins at Balaton While MARIA HERRERA Keeps Title Lead

July 27, 2025

• BEATRIZ NEILA delivered a clutch performance at Balaton Park, winning Race Two by just 0.220 seconds to cut MARIA HERRERA’s championship lead down to nine points. The Spaniard managed the moist conditions perfectly to claim her third victory of the season, proving she’s not backing down in this title fight that’s shaping up to be one for the ages.
• CHLOE JONES continues her impressive form with another podium finish, taking second place and setting the fastest lap of the race. The Brit has now claimed three podiums in four races, showing the kind of consistency that wins championships. Meanwhile, championship leader HERRERA secured her eighth consecutive podium with third place, maintaining her points advantage despite NEILA’s pressure.
• American SONYA LLOYD had her best weekend of the season at the new Hungarian venue, securing her first top-20 finish since May with 20th in Race One. Her strategic approach of being first on track to learn from faster riders paid off with her best qualifying position of 19th, proving that smart racecraft can overcome experience gaps on unfamiliar circuits.

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