At just 25 years old, Astrid Madrigal is already an influential figure in world motorcycle sport. Now in her second WorldWCR season and sitting seventh in the standings, the Mexican racer has forged her path with determination, passion, and an unwavering belief that women have a rightful place on the grid.“I rode motocross for the first time at six and it was love at first sight,” Astrid recalls. “I saw a girl named Dalia competing, and that inspired me. But as I grew older and saw other racing disciplines, there were no women. I thought I’d just have to line up with the boys and try to be the best among them. I never thought of myself as a woman rider – just a rider.”

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That mindset has been central to her progress. In Latin America, where women in motorsport have long been underrepresented, Astrid became a pioneer. Her talent quickly caught attention, and she realised her career could also help open doors for others. “When the chance came to promote women’s motorcycling, I jumped at it. If more women join, then I can try to be the best among the women too. I always knew I wanted to be someone who could really promote the sport.”

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Paving the Way-

Astrid’s love of racing extends far beyond her own career. When not competing on the world stage, she devotes her energy to nurturing young talent across Latin America. Through Italika Racing, she helps run a high-performance riding school, training boys and girls in both riding and technical skills.

“Just recently we staged the first event of the year and had 24 girls aged 13 to 25. They came not only from Mexico but from Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia – even the United States,” she explains.

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Last year, Astrid became an FIM Ambassador for Latin America, building on that mission to prepare the next generation. “We teach them how to work with a team, how to communicate, how to present themselves. The goal is to get them ready for world-level racing. It’s not easy to take someone from scratch to the top, so the collaboration with European teams like Pons Motorsport in WorldSSP300 is invaluable.”

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Living the Dream-

After years of racing against men, Astrid embraced the opportunity to line up in the inaugural WorldWCR season. “It’s a dream for me to be here. As a child, I never imagined we women would make so much noise. But we’ve built this championship together, and now my goal is to fight for the top five and, ultimately, become world champion.”

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She also recognises her responsibility to those following behind. “The girls who come after me will have an easier path. We had to build the castle first, and now I can guide and help them. Long-term, we’d love to see this series expand – and bring a round to Latin America!”

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Shaping the Future-

Astrid’s message to aspiring riders is simple but powerful: “Follow your dreams, work hard, and focus on what you really want. Any dream can come true if you put in the effort.”

She points to the success of the Italika Women’s International Cup – now in its eighth year – as proof that opportunities for women are growing. “Last year, 11 of the WorldWCR riders had competed in at least one Italika Cup. More girls are coming, more championships are forming, and the noise is getting louder.”

For Astrid Madrigal, racing is about more than chasing podiums. It’s about shaping the future, inspiring others, and proving that the sport she fell in love with at six years old has room for everyone.

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