The Women’s World Circuit Championship (WorldWCR) celebrated a milestone today at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli with its inaugural race. Under a sunny sky, intense competition marked the debut of this groundbreaking discipline. However, the race ended prematurely due to a severe accident.
María Herrera emerged as the main contender right from the start. Familiar with the circuit from her Moto3 and MotoE experiences, the Spaniard surged ahead, closely followed by Ana Carrasco. Their rivalry set the tone for the race, with Sara Sánchez and Beatriz Neila joining the leading pack. The Spanish riders quickly established a clear lead over the rest of the field, with Roberta Ponziani leading the chase group.
The excitement at the front was abruptly interrupted when a red flag halted the race. A serious crash involved Mia Rusthen on the seventh lap. Her Yamaha R7 tumbled through the gravel, and she required immediate medical attention.
The severity of Rusthen’s injuries required more than ten minutes for emergency services to transport her off the track to the medical center. Subsequently, she was transferred to a Cesena hospital with multiple injuries. The incident led to the suspension and postponement of the race, which will resume after the Supersport race in the afternoon with fewer laps.