María Herrera made a strong start to the Portimão round of the World Women’s Motorcycling Championship (WorldWCR). The championship leader set the fastest time in this morning’s free practice.
After Tayla Relph (TAYCO Motorsport) was the first to post a timed lap, four other riders briefly held the top spot in the initial moments… until Herrera completed her first lap and took the lead.
The Spaniard from Klint Forward improved her time four times and was never beaten, ending with a lap time of 1:54.954. Ana Carrasco (Evan Bros. Racing Yamaha) finished in second place, 1.254s behind.
Beatriz Neila (Ampito Pata Prometeon Yamaha) ended up in third, ahead of Sara Sánchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team), while Pakita Ruiz (PS Racing Team 46+1) rounded out the top five, more than two and a half seconds behind Herrera.
