After months of speculation surrounding Yamaha's future involvement in the FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR), the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group has confirmed that Chinese manufacturer CFMOTO will take over as the championship's exclusive motorcycle supplier from 2027 with a contract lasting until 2029.

The existence of all-female racing championships continues to provoke a familiar debate. For some, categories such as F1 Academy and the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) represent a necessary response to the barriers that have prevented women from progressing through motorsport at the same rate as men. They provide visibility, seat time and opportunities that may otherwise remain inaccessible. For others, separating female competitors from mixed grids