MARIA HERRERA Doubles Up as MUKLADA SARAPUECH Makes Thai History at Misano

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June 14, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • MARIA HERRERA secured a weekend double in WorldWCR Race 2, fending off BEATRIZ NEILA in an extended battle to claim her second consecutive victory at Misano’s seventh round.
  • MUKLADA SARAPUECH made history with third place, becoming Thailand’s first female rider to reach a world championship podium, marking a breakthrough moment for Asian women in motorcycle racing.
  • All WorldWCR competitors ran identical Pirelli setups—soft SC1 front and soft SCX rear—creating a level playing field where rider skill determined the outcome of the tight podium fight.

UPCOMING:

  • FIM Superbike World Championship Round 8 – TBA

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

MARIA HERRERA BEATRIZ NEILA MUKLADA SARAPUECH

fim world championship, fim worldwcr, misano world circuit

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Michael Le Pard originally appearing on www.totalmotorcycle.com