Discover the reactions of the drivers who finished on the podium during the fifth round of the Women's World Championship at Magny-Cours.
The Women's World Championship took place in France last weekend, on the Magny-Cours circuit. As usual, María Herrera et Beatrice Neila each imposed themselves, while Chloe Jones, in great form at the end of the season, took two second places. The podium in Race 2 was completed by the Frenchwoman Lucie Boudesseul, which thus won its first at world level.
In Race 1, María Herrera imposed itself in front of Chloe Jones, While Beatriz Neila took third position.
María Herrera (1st): “I knew it would be difficult to create a gap in the race. That's what I tried to do in the first laps, I overtook Beatriz a little aggressively because the engine was cutting out too much in the corners. I set my pace and I think we had a good race. Thanks to my team because the bike was working well, but tomorrow I think [the girls] will push more.”
Chloe Jones (2th): "Of course, following Maria I learned a lot and we have some changes to make for tomorrow. I'm really happy, and I just need to prove myself a little bit. Who knows? The podium is already there, of course, but victory is getting closer and I'm just happy with the race. Victory is really close, but tomorrow is a new opportunity and I'm going to give everything for it."
Beatrice Neila (3th): "Today was a bit difficult, but I'm really happy because the points are important, so it's good for me to have finished the race. I'd like to thank my team because they worked hard. Tomorrow we'll have another opportunity, so we'll see!"
In Race 2, the five-way battle raged until the checkered flag. Beatrice Neila who emerged victorious by winning ahead of Chloe Jones et Lucie Boudesseul.
Beatrice Neila (1st): “The level of the race was incredible! I’m super happy, both with my result and with this level. This victory is for my family but especially for my mechanic Alan, who did a great job this weekend. It’s for you Alan, I love you! [laughs] Thanks to everyone who came and supported me.”
Chloe Jones (2th): “I had to try. I had a chance to win, of course I was going to try. I went a little wide and Neila took the line. It was fair and square, she rode an incredible race. I still finished second, but if you go back to where I was at the beginning of the year, I would have signed up to be second. I wouldn't have thought I'd be fighting like that with them. I'm coming away with second place, I obviously wanted to win but it's still second place so I can't thank my team, my mom, my dad and my sponsors enough.”
Lucie Boudesseul (3th): "Finally, my first podium, for my first season in the World Championship! I'm very happy, and to be here in France for my first podium is just incredible."
Head to Jerez for the sixth and final round of the Women's World Championship, which will take place from October 17 to 19, to find out who will be the winners of the María Herrera or Beatrice Neila will be crowned 2025 Champion.
Credit for interview photos and statements: World SBK
