Vice Champions Beatriz Neila and Ampito Crescent Yamaha Re-join WorldWCR Title Fight in 2026

After a stand-out season that saw Spanish star Beatriz Neila finish runner up in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship, the #36 is confirmed to fight for the title once again in 2026 with the support of global IT solutions brand Ampito and team Crescent Yamaha.

Fan-favourite Neila took a huge step in personal growth, race craft and dedication going into the 2025 season – and her hard work was rewarded as she put the Ampito Crescent Yamaha R7 on the podium in all 12 races in the six-round World Championship, celebrating victory in four and taking home the Pirelli Best Lap Award for the highest number of fastest race laps across the season.

The overall championship was decided by just six points at the chequered flag, keeping crowds on the edge of their seat in Jerez, as Neila and main rival Maria Herrera went head-to-head until the very end.

At only 23 years old, Neila has already proven herself to be a fierce racing competitor as four-time Women's European Champion, finishing fourth in WorldWCR in the series’ inaugural 2024 season and collecting the 2025 FIM silver medal in October. Outside of racing, Neila has graduated with a Masters in International Law from the ISDE Higher Institute of Law and Economics in Madrid, but for now is fully-focused on lifting the World Championship trophy in 2026.

Ampito Crescent Yamaha and Beatriz Neila form part of the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team, with the support of Team Principal Paul Denning and riders Andrea Locatelli and Xavi Vierge in 2026.

A further announcement for the team’s WorldWCR programme will follow on Monday, 15 December.

Beatriz Neila – Ampito Crescent Yamaha:

“I am super excited to start my third season in WorldWCR – Crescent and Ampito have supported me in this journey since the beginning in 2024! I would like to thank Ampito’s Founder Manny Pinon directly for his belief in me and for their important partnership. Crescent and Pata Maxus Yamaha are like a family to me, it is still a dream to be riding with this team working alongside Paul, Andrea and now also Xavi. We were so close to the championship in 2025, I worked hard in every aspect of my life to have the best preparation for the season and we learned a lot – for me, a “champion” is someone who keeps fighting and continues to work in every small area right until Lap 11 of 11 in the final race, someone who never gives up! It was possible with the support of the team, and with my family by my side for every moment. This is the same attitude I will take into the new season and I can’t wait for Round 1 in Portimão to ride my Ampito Crescent Yamaha R7 again!”

Paul Denning, Team Principal – Ampito Crescent Yamaha:

“Beatriz rode like a champion in 2025, but ultimately missed out on the title in the very last race. However, her performance on track is only part of the reason that we are happy to support Beatriz as part of our team – her effervescent personality and positive outlook are infectious, and she is doing a wonderful job of demonstrating that women fully deserve their place within the FIM Motorcycling World Championships. We are all excited about what we can achieve together in 2026!”

Manny Pinon, Founder – Ampito Group:

“We are delighted to continue supporting Beatriz in her inspiring pursuit to become World Champion. Beatriz embodies the spirit, ambition, and resilience that define Ampito—her relentless drive and professionalism both on and off the track perfectly reflect our brand’s ethos. As Ampito continues to grow and ‘win’ in our own field, we are proud to stand alongside Beatriz, the Women’s Championship, and the broader Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team in 2026. Her achievements are a testament to what can be accomplished through dedication and teamwork, and she is a fantastic ambassador for our business and for women in motorsport. We look forward to another thrilling season and to celebrating more success together.”