MARIA HERRERA Edges BEATRIZ NEILA by 0.075s to Complete Misano Sweep
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June 14, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- MARIA HERRERA secured her second Misano victory in as many days, holding off BEATRIZ NEILA by just 0.075s after leading all 12 laps. Perfect 50-point weekend extends her championship lead to 181 points.
- BEATRIZ NEILA’s runner-up finish marked her 22nd consecutive WorldWCR podium, extending her own record streak. Remains second in championship on 157 points despite applying relentless pressure through closing stages.
- MUKLADA SARAPUECH claimed breakthrough first WorldWCR podium finishing third, 13.072s back, becoming first Thai rider on WorldWCR rostrum after losing Race 1 podium to penalty. Historic moment for Thai women’s racing.
- ROBERTA PONZIANI started from pole and ran third most of race but missed podium by 0.151s. TAYLA RELPH’s weekend ended in opening-lap Turn 8 incident after strong qualifying performance.
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Trev originally appearing on www.mcnews.com.au
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