The upcoming weekend will mark a significant milestone as the Terra&Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team makes its official debut in the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship. Riders Sara Sánchez and Natalia Rivera will take to the track at the legendary TT Circuit Assen from April 11–13, as the Dutch venue hosts the inaugural round of the 2025 WorldWCR season.
Following the team’s official presentation, both riders are set to compete aboard their Yamaha R7 machines, ready to begin this exciting new chapter. The TT Circuit Assen will also feature for the first time in the newly launched WorldWCR calendar, adding further prestige to the opening round.
In preparation for their debut, the Terra&Vita GRT Yamaha squad completed a successful two-day testing session at Cremona Circuit last week. Sánchez and Rivera made solid progress, familiarising themselves with the bike and gathering valuable data ahead of their first race weekend.
This will be the first time either rider competes at Assen. However, Sánchez had the opportunity to complete a few laps at the Dutch track in recent weeks, allowing her to get a first impression of the layout. For Rivera, the weekend will represent a full discovery process, as she adapts to one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar.
The event schedule includes free practice and Superpole qualifying on Friday, with Race 1 set to take place on Saturday at 11:50 CEST, followed by Race 2 at the same time on Sunday.
Sara Sánchez: “We’re finally back to racing in the WorldWCR Championship, and I’m so excited to begin this new adventure with the Terra&Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team! Starting the season at such a historic track like the TT Circuit Assen makes it even more special. We had a productive test last week in Cremona, where I got more familiar with this year’s Yamaha R7. Now we’ll aim to make the most of our potential in the Netherlands and be consistent contenders throughout the season.”
Natalia Rivera: “Racing in the WorldWCR Championship is such an emotional milestone for me, and I’m really looking forward to starting this new chapter with the Terra&Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team. Our first official test in Cremona went really well — I got to know the bike, connected with the team, and improved in every session. It’ll also be my first time at Assen, so the opening session will be key to learning the track. I’ll try to absorb as much as I can from the fastest riders and stay as close to them as possible.”
