BEATRIZ NEILA Claims Back-to-Back Poles as MARIA HERRERA Stays in Title Hunt

July 25, 2025

• BEATRIZ NEILA delivered when it mattered, claiming her second consecutive pole position and third of the season at Balaton Park with a commanding 1:53.526 lap time. The Madrid rider has found her groove on the Hungarian circuit, topping both practice and qualifying while building crucial momentum in the championship fight with a 0.340-second margin over her closest rival.
• Championship rival MARIA HERRERA stayed in striking distance with second place despite dealing with traffic interference on her fastest lap attempt. The Spanish rider showed her adaptability by going quick immediately on a circuit she’d never tested on, proving why this title fight is far from over. Her 1:53.866 puts her right where she needs to be to challenge NEILA in Saturday’s race.
• CHLOE JONES had the pace for the front row with her 1:54.120 time but caught a three-place grid penalty for slow riding during Superpole, dropping her from third to sixth on the starting grid. Meanwhile, career-best performances emerged throughout the field with PAKITA RUIZ earning her best-ever P5 qualifying result and rookie NATALIA RIVERA achieving her highest P9 placement of the season, showing the depth of talent rising through WorldWCR.

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