The 2026 WorldWCR season concluded at the Circuito de Jerez‑Ángel Nieto on Sunday, and it was Paola Ramos who delivered the dominant performance of the weekend. The Klint Racing rider followed up her Race 1 victory with another lights‑to‑flag triumph, setting a new lap record along the way and securing third place in the final standings. Behind her, Beatriz Neila chased all the way to the final corner, while Chloe Jones produced a career‑best ride to snatch the final podium spot on the very last lap.
Ramos Untouchable — Pole, Record and Double Victory
Fresh from her dramatic Race 1 comeback win, Ramos picked up exactly where she left off. From pole position, she made another blistering start to lead into Turn 1 and immediately set about building a gap. Neila, as expected, was her closest companion, shadowing the leader lap after lap and waiting for the right moment to strike.
That moment came on the final tour. Neila closed right onto the back of Ramos’s bike and launched an attack through the final corner — but Ramos held firm, defended the inside line, and crossed the line just 0.130s ahead to seal her second win of the weekend and third of the season. Her fastest lap of 1’50.998s not only broke the circuit benchmark but also earned her the 2026 Pirelli Best Lap Award.
“This is the perfect weekend — pole, two wins, and a lap record,” Ramos said afterwards. “And I did it even with a long‑lap penalty in Race 1! I could see Bea was right with me the whole time, so I just stayed focused and defended when it mattered. Third in the championship is amazing too — we had four DNFs this year, so to finish this strong is just incredible.”
Neila Consistent to the End — Runner‑Up Spot Confirmed
Neila may not have claimed the victory she chased all weekend, but her second place was her 11th podium in 12 races — a record of consistency that secured her second in the championship with 222 points. She pushed Ramos to the absolute limit, and the gap of just over a tenth at the line told the story of a race decided by millimetres.
“I stayed close, I stayed calm, and I gave it everything on the last lap,” Neila reflected. “Paola defended well and there was nothing more I could do. Still, to finish the season on the podium is something I’m really proud of. I’ve been consistent all year, and that’s what I wanted to show. I’ll be back next season — let’s see what we can achieve.”
Jones Snatches Podium — Last‑Lap Move Secures Best Result
Further back, the race for third was equally gripping. Chloe Jones (Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha) had qualified fourth and spent the early laps shadowing newly crowned champion Maria Herrera. Knowing Herrera’s racing style from Race 1, Jones anticipated her move to the inside on the final lap, held her line, and edged ahead to claim her second podium of the season — and easily her most impressive.
“My first podium at Misano felt a bit like a gift, but this one I earned,” Jones said. “I knew Maria would go for the inside on the last lap because that’s exactly what she did yesterday, so I covered it and the move stuck. It’s taken me until the final round to really find my confidence and the right setup, but I’m so glad I did. I don’t have anything confirmed for next year yet, so this was a really important weekend for me.”
Herrera, racing without championship pressure for the first time all season, finished fourth — her second non‑podium result in as many races — but could look back on a campaign of remarkable dominance: six wins, 11 podiums from 12 races, and a second consecutive title with 250 points.
Rest of the Field — Ponziani Secures Fourth, Sarapuech Fifth
- Roberta Ponziani backed up her Race 1 podium with a solid fifth place, securing fourth in the final standings on 145 points — just 22 behind teammate Ramos.
- Rookie Yvonne Cerpa ran as high as third early on and crossed the line sixth, capping off an encouraging home weekend.
- Muklada Sarapuech finished seventh and shares fifth place in the championship with Jones on 115 points — a strong finish to an impressive rookie campaign.
- Tayla Relph, Natalia Rivera and Astrid Madrigal completed the top ten in a tightly contested midfield.
- There was an unfortunate incident on the opening lap when Pakita Ruiz and Sara Sanchez collided at Turn 1. Ruiz was taken to the medical centre with a fractured right big toe and bruising to her left hand; Sanchez was unhurt but retired from the race.
Race 2 — Full Top 10 Results
| 1 | Paola Ramos | Klint Racing | — | 1’50.998 fastest lap — lap record |
| 2 | Beatriz Neila | Ampito Crescent Yamaha | +0.130s | 11th podium of season |
| 3 | Chloe Jones | Monster Energy Crescent Yamaha | +0.903s | Last‑lap pass |
| 4 | Maria Herrera | Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha | +1.162s | Champion finishes fourth |
| 5 | Roberta Ponziani | Klint Racing | +6.901s | Secures P4 overall |
| 6 | Yvonne Cerpa | MotosCerpa‑Gradara Corse | +6.929s | Rookie strong finish |
| 7 | Muklada Sarapuech | Yamaha AD78 FIMLA | +7.518s | Shares P5 overall |
| 8 | Tayla Relph | Full Throttle Racing | +9.227s | Consistent end |
| 9 | Natalia Rivera | Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha | +9.412s | Top ten finish |
| 10 | Astrid Madrigal | Pons Italika Racing | +10.063s | Season best |
Final 2026 Championship Standings
| 1 | Maria Herrera | 250 | Back‑to‑Back Champion — 6 wins, 11 podiums |
| 2 | Beatriz Neila | 222 | 12 podiums from 12 races |
| 3 | Paola Ramos | 167 | Double Jerez winner, Pirelli Best Lap Award |
| 4 | Roberta Ponziani | 145 | Consistent top five form |
| =5 | Chloe Jones | 115 | Best result of season |
| =5 | Muklada Sarapuech | 115 | Impressive rookie campaign |
Season Over — What a Year It Was
The curtain has fallen on the 2026 WorldWCR season, and it has been one of growth, drama and breakthrough performances. Herrera proved unbeatable for much of the campaign, Neila showed incredible consistency, and Ramos ended the year in the most spectacular fashion possible. For Jones, Sarapuech and others, the promise shown at Jerez gives plenty to look forward to in 2027.
