Astrid Madrigal
Motorcycle racing // Chihuahua, Mexico
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Astrid Madrigal is a 24-year-old Mexican motorsports rider who competes in WorldWCR, aiming to inspire young female riders. She began racing at eight, becoming Latin American, Ibero American, and Pan American Champion. She broke barriers in 2023 as the first Latin American woman in WorldSSP300 and achieved top-ten finishes in 2024’s WorldWCR.
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I’ve helped many girls to fulfil their dreams, so I feel I’ve been part of it, making the noise to help make the women’s World Championship possible.
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Astrid Madrigal is a trailblazing Mexican motorsports racer who made history as the first Latin American woman to compete in the WorldSSP300 championship in 2023.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Mexico, Astrid honed her skills with Italika Racing as part of their race school program. Her journey in motorsports began at a young age, though specific details about her early family influences remain limited in public sources.
EARLY SUCCESS
Madrigal’s early career was marked by significant achievements in her home region, becoming Latin American champion, Ibero American Champion, and Pan American Champion. These victories established her as a rising talent in the competitive world of motorcycle racing and set the foundation for her international career.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2023: Became the first Latin American woman to race in the WorldSSP300 championship at the WorldSBK Aragon Round.
- 2023: Competed in the ESBK Supersport 300 series in Spain with a best finish of sixteenth at Motorland Aragon.
- 2023: Joined Team 109 Racing for the remaining rounds of the FIM Supersport World Championship.
- 2024: Participated in the inaugural WorldWCR season with ITALIKA Racing FIMLA.
- 2024: Achieved four top-ten finishes in WorldWCR, including a career-best P7 at Race 2 in Cremona.
REPUTATION
Astrid has built a reputation as both a skilled competitor and a pioneer for women in motorsports across Latin America. Her groundbreaking participation in international championships has made her an inspiration for aspiring female racers. As an ambassador for the FIM in Latin America, she actively promotes the involvement of professional female riders in the region, helping to transform the landscape of the sport.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking beyond her current racing season, Madrigal aims to create pathways for young female riders to progress from national to international levels. Inspired by sporting icons like Ayrton Senna and Serena Williams, she hopes to continue breaking barriers and expanding opportunities for women in motorsports throughout Latin America and beyond.
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Team 109 To Field Female Racer Astrid Madrigal In WorldSSP300 For Remainder of 2023
HER STORY: meet Astrid Madrigal – “I’ve helped many girls to fulfil their dream, I feel I’ve been part of it”
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