On January 12, 2025, after racing over 5,900 kilometers across Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, British rider Stephanie Rowe made history by becoming the first female rider to finish the Africa Eco Race. She didn’t just finish the race, she did so in the most challenging category - malle moto (unassisted). Following this history-making achievement, Stephanie now sets her sights on an even greater goal: competing in the 2026 Dakar Rally. We had the opportunity to catch up with Stephanie to talk about her career. Here is her story.
Working towards Making My Dream a Reality – WorldWCR Series Vol. 14 Beatrice Barbera
The second season of the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) kicked off on April 11. With three different riders winning the first four races, Maria Herrera is leading but not yet dominating the championship. We continue with our WorldWCR Special Series of riders’ interviews. Today, we give you the the story of Italian rider Beatrice Barbera.
I’ll Keep Learning until I Start Winning – WorldWCR Series Vol. 13 Sonya Lloyd
The second season of the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) kicked off at TT Circuit Assen on April 11, with Maria Herrera, the championship favorite winning race 1, and Beatriz Neila winning race 2. We continue with our WorldWCR Special Series of riders’ interviews. Today, we give you the the story of American rider Sonya Lloyd.
I Proved All of Them Wrong – WorldWCR Series Vol. 12 Lucie Boudesseul
WorldWCR Special Series The second season of the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) kicked off at TT Circuit Assen on April 11. Maria Herrera, the championship favorite winning race 1, and Beatriz Neila winning race 2. We continue with our WorldWCR Special Series of riders’ interviews. Today, we give you the the story... Continue Reading →
I Believe a Rider Is Built Through Adversity – WorldWCR Series Vol. 11 Madalena Simões
The second season of the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) kicks off at TT Circuit Assen on April 11. We continue with our WorldWCR Special Series of riders’ interviews. Today, we give you the the story of Portuguese rider Madalena Simões. Having been away from racing for two years, WorldWCR helps her find her way back to the circuit.
From Legacy to Limelight – WorldWCR Series Vol. 10 Jamie Hanks-Elliott
The second season of the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) kicks off at TT Circuit Assen on April 11. We also continue with our WorldWCR Special Series of riders' interviews. First, we give you the the story of British rider Jamie Hanks-Elliott.
Never Stop Dreaming – Interview with Francesca Gasperi
Francesca Gasperi is an Italian co-driver participating in the 2025 Dakar Rally as a rookie. But this is over simplifying her story. She is a photographer chasing dust clouds, a journalist turned competitor, and a woman who refused to let the pandemic or closed doors extinguish her rally-raid ambitions. Through the dunes, financial hurdles, and the heartache of deferred dreams, Francesca’s mantra-never stop dreaming-propelled her from the sidelines to the Dakar’s starting podium. We had the opportunity to catch up with Francesca after the Dakar, here is her tale of how a restless spirit turned every "no" into fuel, proving that sometimes, the most extraordinary adventures begin when you dare to shift gears.
We Will Reach the Finish Line
French co-driver Delphine Delfino’s Dakar Rally story can be traced all the way back to weekend picnics with her mother and cross-continental adventures with her family. We had the opportunity to chat with Delphine about her Dakar adventure and her career. Here is her story of quiet grit, unwavering optimism, and a refusal to let broken bones or daunting odds steer her off course.
I Want to Know I Can Do the Most Difficult Rally-Raid Race
In the 2025 Dakar Rally, French co-driver Lucie Baud once again took on the challenge alongside her father. They finished 17th in the T1 Ultimate class and 22nd overall. We had the opportunity to talk to Lucie after she came back from Saudi Arabia. Here is her story.
I Can Create More Value in Motorsport
WANG Yan (王艳) oversees both the WorldSSP300 and Dakar Rally projects for KOVE motorsport department. Starting her adventure on a bike at 27 years of age, Yan has been able to combine her love for motorcycling with her business sense and management experience, assisting KOVE in making history for motorsport in China. Today, to round up our Chinese New Year special series, we give you the story of WANG Yan.