MARIA HERRERA Survives Last-Lap Drama to Win WorldWCR Race 2 at Cremona

May 4, 2025

GRRL! SUMMARY:

MARIA HERRERA delivered clutch defense in the final sector to secure her second win of 2025 and eighth career WorldWCR victory, fending off BEATRIZ NEILA’s aggressive last-lap attack at Cremona. The Klint Forward Racing rider led from the first corner but had to counter Neila’s outside pass attempt in the closing turns, with slight contact ruled a racing incident as Herrera reclaimed P1.
The podium shuffle became a Klint Forward Racing masterclass when ROBERTA PONZIANI seized the moment perfectly, following Herrera through after the contact to claim P2 and bump Neila to P3. Ponziani also grabbed fastest lap honors with a 1’40.005, showing the team’s depth with both riders now sitting 1-3 in the championship standings behind Herrera’s commanding 90-point lead.
SARA SANCHEZ and AVALON LEWIS battled for podium positions early before fading to P4 and P5 respectively, while PAKITA RUIZ continued her charge-through-the-field reputation with another P7 finish after starting P11. The weekend showcased WorldWCR’s competitive depth, with multiple riders proving they can run with the leaders even when circumstances don’t align perfectly for race day execution.