SONYA LLOYD Sets Sights on Top-15 After MotoGP Paddock Inspiration

April 2, 2025

from superbike-news.co.uk

• SONYA LLOYD is bringing serious ambition to her WorldWCR debut after getting a behind-the-scenes look at MotoGP machinery in Austin. The 22-year-old American has been grinding with her Yamaha R7 back home, adapting to Pirelli tires and European racing style, with clear goals of consistent top-15 finishes evolving into top-10 pace. Her honest assessment that WorldWCR is “a strong starting point, but not the final destination” shows she’s thinking bigger picture about WorldSSP and WorldSBK opportunities.
• The Cremona Circuit test gives all 24 riders their first real measuring stick against each other before Assen kicks off the season. LLOYD will be sharing Team Trasimeno duties with South Africa’s JESSICA HOWDEN, while established names like MARIA HERRERA return with Klint Forward Racing. The bike allocation draw at Portimao shows this series continues building its profile alongside WorldSBK events.
• WorldWCR’s six-round calendar for 2025 maintains its smart positioning as a legitimate pathway series rather than a sideshow. The equal-machinery Yamaha R7 platform removes variables that often disadvantage women in mixed-gender racing, creating the kind of competitive environment where talent actually gets noticed by teams looking to move riders up the ladder.

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