MARIA HERRERA Extends Championship Lead with Fifth Win at Magny-Cours Race 1

September 6, 2025

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MARIA HERRERA proved once again why she’s the championship frontrunner, securing her fifth win of the season and extending her incredible nine-race podium streak. The Klint Forward Racing rider executed a perfect holeshot from P2 and held off a determined late charge from CHLOE JONES to claim the top step. While Jones couldn’t quite get her first WorldWCR victory, her third consecutive P2 finish and fastest lap time show this young English rider is building serious momentum—and Herrera better watch her mirrors.
The battle for third delivered some serious entertainment as BEATRIZ NEILA held onto the final podium spot despite not having the pace to match the leaders. Meanwhile, ROBERTA PONZIANI continues her consistency masterclass with her third straight P4 finish, climbing from P8 on the grid to just miss the podium by six seconds. These women are proving that in WorldWCR, every position matters and every point counts in what’s shaping up to be a championship fight for the ages.
The French contingent showed impressive home track knowledge with LUCIE BOUDESSEUL fighting in the lead group before settling for P5, while wildcard JUSTINE PEDEMONTE and LINE VIEILLARD both cracked the top 10. Not to be outdone, rookie NATALIA RIVERA delivered her best career result with P6, proving the depth in this field runs deep. However, the race wasn’t without drama as SONYA LLOYD and EMILY BONDI tangled in Turn 3, reminding us that in racing, luck matters as much as skill.