Serious accident halts first race of women’s world championship

A moment of shock in Misano: The highly anticipated first round of the Women’s World Championship (WorldWCR) was suspended before the checkered flag followed. Mia Rusten’s accident at Turn 16 with seven more laps left.

According to the latest information, the Norwegian pilot was quickly transferred to the Bufalini Trauma Center hospital in Cesena after several multiple injuries. during a fall, where she is currently receiving emergency treatment.

Before the first race there was a very good atmosphere in the paddock. 26 riders attended the first practice on Friday and then the first classification. In superpole, Maria Herrera narrowly beat Sara Sanchez and Ana Carrasco.

The first race in the history of the Women’s World Championship started at 11:50 am at the event held by the WSBK this weekend in Misano.

Maria Herrera retained first position at the start. Ana Carrazo followed the pace and was in second place, close to the leader, when the race had to be stopped due to Norway’s Mia Rusten falling at turn 16.

Then it became clear that something serious was happening.since the pilots were left waiting in pit lane race direction signal to know when the race will resume. At that time, some riders received support, such as Beatrice Neila, advice from WorldSBK record champion Jonathan Rea.

But after a while, I received a message that the race will not resume at this time. Motorcycles were returned to corral separately from the category. The organizers of the series announced that the resumption will finally be postponed to the second half of the day.

The Supersport World Championship is scheduled to start at 12:45 p.m. The World Superbike Championship race will continue at 14:00. The World Supersport Championship is scheduled for 3:15 p.m., with the Yamaha R3 Cup scheduled for 4:15 p.m.

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