BEATRIZ NEILA Claims Maiden WorldWCR Win in Thrilling Assen Battle

April 13, 2025

from superbike-news.co.uk

• BEATRIZ NEILA delivered when it mattered most, executing a perfect final lap to claim her first WorldWCR victory at Assen. The Spanish rider had been knocking on the door all season, and her tactical brilliance in the closing moments proved she belongs at the front. Her 0.173-second margin over championship rival MARIA HERRERA wasn’t just about speed—it was about mental toughness when the pressure was highest.
• The championship battle is heating up with HERRERA and NEILA now deadlocked at 45 points after trading victories across the Assen weekend. SARA SANCHEZ continues to position herself as the spoiler with 32 points and back-to-back podiums, while rookie AVALON LEWIS showed serious pace before an unfortunate final-corner crash cost her a debut top-four finish. The depth of talent in this field is becoming undeniable.
• ROBERTA PONZIANI put together the recovery ride of the day, climbing from 16th to 4th after a disastrous start. That’s the kind of racecraft that separates the contenders from the pretenders. Meanwhile, rookie CHLOE JONES emerged as the weekend’s top newcomer with 19 points, proving the future of women’s motorcycle racing is in excellent hands. These women are racing at a level that demands respect.

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