The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship kicked off proceedings for the start of an unpredictable weekend at Donington Park. It was a damp start to the 25-minute Free Practice session with times slowly improving and Ana Carrasco (Evan Bros Racing Yamaha Team) ending Friday morning at the top of the time sheets as conditions improved – setting a strong 1’43.134.

Sara Sanchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) was 1.698s adrift from the #22, ending the morning in second place as the #64 continues to build her speed for the weekend. Meanwhile, behind Sanchez after a great morning was Tayla Relph (TAYCO Motorsport), who continues to impress in tricky conditions, spending most of the session fastest before finishing in P3 as the chequered flag flew.

Fourth place went the way of Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team), who despite her vast experience has never raced at Donington Park before. Roberta Ponziani (Yamaha Motoxracing WCR Team) rounded out the top five at the end of FP – setting 12 laps across the session. Adela Ourednickova (DafitMotoracing) posted a late 1’47.209 to grab sixth position.

However, it was a dramatic session for some with Mallory Dobbs (Sekhmet Motorcycle Racing Team) crashing early on at Turn 3, bringing an end to any improvements for the American, finishing ninth. There was also a late crash from ITALIKA Racing FIMLA’s Krystal Silfa, who had a late fall at Turn 12 in the tough conditions.

The top six from WorldWCR Free Practice, full results here:

1. Ana Carrasco (Evan Bros. Racing Yamaha Team) 1’43.134s

2. Sara Sanchez (511 Terra&Vita Racing Team) +1.698s

3. Tayla Relph (TAYCO Motorsport) +1.721s

4. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Factory Team) +2.451s

5. Roberta Ponziani (Yamaha Motoxracing WCR Team) +3.253s

6. Adela Ourednickova (DafitMotoracing) +4.075s

Make sure you don’t miss the WorldWCR Superpole session at 14:10 Local Time (UTC+1) on the WorldWCR YouTube and the WorldSBK VideoPass!