Sara Varon is a Colombian motorcycle racer who relocated to Mexico to chase her dream of becoming an elite competitor, making history as the first Colombian woman to win both the Latin American and Ibero-American Championships before stepping onto the world stage in WorldWCR.

EARLY YEARS

Born in Ibagué, Colombia, Sara Varon grew up with racing quite literally in her blood. “I started racing because of my parents, as they also raced,” she explains, though for most of her career, she competed in Colombia relatively under the radar[1]. Unlike many racers who stumble into the sport through random exposure, Varon’s path was paved by family passion—a legacy that gave her both the foundation and the guts to pursue a career in a sport where women, especially in Latin America, remain painfully underrepresented.

For years, she honed her skills on Colombian circuits, building experience without the fanfare or recognition that might have come in more developed racing markets. “I competed in Colombia for most of my career but I was not very well known,” she admits[2]. It wasn’t a lack of talent—it was geography, opportunity, and the simple reality that women’s motorcycle racing hadn’t yet captured the imagination of her home country. Still, she kept showing up, kept improving, and kept believing there was more out there for her.

Eventually, Varon made the bold decision to relocate from Ibagué to Mexico, a move that would prove pivotal in her development as a racer[3]. Mexico offered something Colombia couldn’t at the time: infrastructure, competition, and a pathway to international racing. It was a gamble, but one that paid off as she began developing her racing ability to an elite level under new tutelage and with access to better opportunities[4].

OTHER INTERESTS

Information about Sara Varon’s interests outside of racing is limited in available sources. What is clear, however, is her unwavering focus. “I’m really passionate about racing and I dedicate myself 100%,” she says[5]. It’s the kind of single-minded determination that suggests racing isn’t just what she does—it’s who she is.

EARLY SUCCESS

Varon’s breakthrough came when she started competing in regional championships across Latin America, where her talent finally found the stage it deserved. In 2022, she became the first Colombian to win the Latin American Championship—a groundbreaking achievement that put her on the map and proved that her years of grinding on Colombian circuits had been building toward something real[6]. She didn’t stop there. The following year, in 2023, she claimed the Ibero-American Championship title, once again as the first Colombian woman to do so[7]. These victories weren’t just personal milestones; they were seismic moments for Colombian women in motorsport, proving that the barriers weren’t insurmountable—they just needed someone fearless enough to smash through them.

By the time she reached the world championship level, Varon had already proven herself as a fierce competitor in her region. Her success caught the attention of ITALIKA Racing FIMLA, the team that would give her a shot at WorldWCR, the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship[8]. It was the opportunity she’d been working toward her entire career—a chance to race against the best women in the world.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2022: First Colombian to win the Latin American Championship[9].
• 2023: First Colombian to win the Ibero-American Championship[10].
• 2024: Competed in inaugural season of WorldWCR with ITALIKA Racing FIMLA, participating in eight races starting from Round 3[11].
• 2025: Competed in WorldWCR, including wildcard appearance at Balaton Park with Pons Italika Racing FIMLA[12].
• 2025: Champion of ITALIKA Women’s International FIMLA[13].

INSPIRATIONS

Sara Varon’s biggest inspiration comes from the people who started it all: her parents. Both of them raced, and their influence is woven into every lap she turns[14]. Growing up watching them compete gave her not just the technical foundation, but the belief that she belonged in this world. Under the guidance of José Manuel Lorenzo—father of five-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo—Varon has continued to develop her craft at ITALIKA Racing[15]. Training under someone with such deep ties to elite-level racing has undoubtedly shaped her approach and ambitions.

REPUTATION

Varon is known as a determined and dedicated competitor who’s broken significant ground for Colombian women in motorcycle racing. Her achievements as the first Colombian woman to win major regional championships have made her a trailblazer, though her journey on the world stage has been challenging. During her 2024 WorldWCR debut season, she missed the first two rounds at Emilia-Romagna and the UK due to difficulties, and unfortunately didn’t score points that year[16]. Still, she’s respected for her commitment—”I dedicate myself 100%,” she says—and for continuing to push forward despite setbacks[17]. Her perseverance and the historic nature of her accomplishments have earned her recognition as a pioneering figure in Latin American women’s motorcycle racing.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Having secured the 2025 ITALIKA Women’s International FIMLA championship, Varon expressed her pride in representing her country: “I am mathematically champion of this season… I am very happy to leave my country [proud]”[18]. Her continued participation in WorldWCR during 2025, including wildcard appearances, suggests she’s committed to establishing herself at the world championship level despite the steep learning curve. With two races under her belt in 2025 and no points yet[19], her immediate goal appears to be breaking through for her first world championship points while continuing to develop as a rider capable of competing consistently with the world’s best.

REFERENCES

Her story: Meet Sara Varon – SuisseMotorSport
HER STORY: Meet Sara Varon – “I’m really passionate about racing…” – WorldSBK
WorldWCR Meet Sara Varon – World Racing News
Her story: Meet Sara Varon – Sports247
Sara Varón: campeona del IWIFIMLA 2025 en el Gran Premio GS Motos – ITALIKA Racing
2025 FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship – Wikipedia
Sara Varon – WorldSBK
La carrera de Sara Varón: una fe sobre ruedas – Olímpico Colombia
2024 FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship – Wikipedia
FIM Women’s World Championship: Carrasco Tops Cremona Test – Road Racing World