The Women's World Motorcycling Championship, which aims to broaden women's access to motorbike racing and create a platform for female riders, was introduced by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) on Saturday. The FIM and Dorna Sports project will have its initial series in 2024 and will run p
The Women's World Motorcycling Championship, which aims to broaden women's access to motorbike racing and create a platform for female riders, was introduced by the International Motorcycling Federation on Saturday.
"We are going to start with a women's World Championship next year in circuit racing. Our plan is to have six races in Europe, and we are planning to do a single-make competition," FIM president Jorge Viegas said in a statement. In order to set a positive example to future female competitors, and with the goal of creating opportunities for female riders to build a visible professional career in motorcycling, the first season's target is at least six rounds, with two races per round.
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