MARIA HERRERA Wins Assen Thriller; ROBERTA PONZIANI Takes First 2026 Podium

April 18, 2026

• MARIA HERRERA secured her 14th WorldWCR career win and second of 2026 at Assen, executing a decisive block pass on the final chicane after BEATRIZ NEILA briefly grabbed P1, extending Neila’s podium streak to 17 consecutive races.
• ROBERTA PONZIANI claimed her first 2026 podium after surviving a wild six-rider battle for P3. PAOLA RAMOS crashed from third on the final chicane while pushing to reclaim the position, taking SARA SANCHEZ down in the process.
• Thai rider MUKLADA SARAPUECH achieved a career-best P5 finish after nearly landing her first podium, while CHLOE JONES delivered her strongest 2026 result with P4, a massive jump from P13 at Portimao opener.
• TAYLA RELPH was taken to medical centre after a Lap 1 Turn 1 incident involving EMILY BONDI, PAKITA RUIZ, and LINE VIEILLARD. YVONNE CERPA received multiple penalties for causing the collision, dropping to P17.
• ASTRID MADRIGAL finished P7 while MARTINA GUARINO improved her personal best from P16 to P10. NATALIA RIVERA tied her career-best P6 finish, staying clear of the podium-contending melee ahead.

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