MARIA HERRERA Smashes Lap Record for Pole at Assen Ahead of BEATRIZ NEILA
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April 17, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- MARIA HERRERA dominated Assen Superpole with a record 1:47.031 lap on her Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha, securing her eighth WorldWCR pole and maintaining perfect 2026 qualifying streak after Portimao.
- BEATRIZ NEILA pushed hard with 1:47.312, finishing 0.281s behind but still breaking the previous lap record. The 2025 runner-up continues her front-running form against reigning champion.
- PAOLA RAMOS locked out the front row in third, holding off fierce challenge from Australian TALYA RELPH by just 0.016s. Championship leader Ramos fights to maintain early season momentum.
- American MALLORY DOBBS qualified 15th on her YVS Sabadell Diva Racing Yamaha with 1:49.769, nearly three seconds off pole but gaining valuable experience in the competitive 26-rider field.
UPCOMING:
- WorldWCR Race 1 at TT Circuit Assen – Saturday, 12:00 Local Time (UTC+2)
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Mathilde Gasnier originally appearing on www.roadracingworld.com
