Kiwi Rider November 2024 Vol.1 | Page 39

Ana Carrasco has made history ( again ) by becoming the first ever FIM Women ’ s Circuit Racing World Champion , achieving this remarkable milestone in Jerez . This victory marks a significant moment in motorsport history , as it underscores the growing recognition and support for female competitors in a traditionally male-dominated sport . Carrasco ’ s career began in 2009 when she won the 125cc Championship in the Extremadura Championship . In 2011 , she became the first female rider to score points in the 125cc CEV class , a feat she repeated the following year in the inaugural Moto3 format of the same championship . Graduating to the Moto3 World Championship in 2013 , she made her mark by becoming the first woman to score points in the lightweight Grand Prix class , achieving a best result of 8th in Valencia . After four years in the MotoGP paddock , Carrasco embraced a new challenge in 2017 by joining the WorldSSP300 series . This move proved transformative , as she made
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