Avalon Lewis Confirmed for 2026 Women’s World Motorcycle Championship with Support from Carl Cox Motorsport

Carl Cox Motorsport has confirmed New Zealand–born, Brisbane-based racer Avalon Lewis will return to the FIM Women’s World Motorcycle Championship (WorldWCR) for the 2026 season. Lewis enters the year with clear ambitions: fight for podiums, chase her first world-level race win, and continue representing Australia and New Zealand on the global stage.

Avalon’s love for motorcycles began early, growing up in a family immersed in motorsport.

“My dad worked in the automotive industry and was an old speedway racer, so motorsport was just part of our weekends,” Lewis said. “My brother and I raced motocross as kids, but I was terrible at leaving the ground - I’ve always hated jumps. When I turned 13, I tried road racing because that was the youngest age you could start in New Zealand, and I loved it straight away.”

Road racing clicked instantly, “It just suited me. I loved the speed, the people, the feeling of winning. That passion has been there since I was 13, and it’s what still drives me today.”

Lewis’ relationship with Carl Cox dates back many years to the New Zealand racing scene, “Carl was always around the track and he’s just the nicest guy you could ever meet,” she said. “He literally beams when you talk about motorsport and loud, fast things, which is probably similar to me.”

Supported over the years by Carl Cox Motorsport, Lewis considers the partnership deeply significant, “I feel like a super-uncool mum who races motorbikes and somehow I’ve got this legendary DJ backing me. The biggest thing is that Carl and the whole team genuinely believe in me. They’ve seen what I can do, and that belief helps me find the confidence you need to race at this level.”

Carl Cox: “I first met Avalon many years ago at the track in New Zealand, and even then I could see how much she cared about her racing. My love for motorsport has always been about backing good people, not just fast ones, and that’s what Carl Cox Motorsport is built on. Avalon is both. It’s an honour for us to support her in 2026.”

Living in Brisbane while competing in a European-based world championship continues to be one of Lewis’ toughest challenges, “Travel is a massive challenge. The calendar is more condensed this year, but it’s still a huge amount of flying between Australia and Europe,” she said. “But I’m proud of our little Australian–New Zealand squad. We’ve made big sacrifices to make this possible, and that makes competing on the world stage even more special.”

As part of the first generation racing in the Women’s World Championship, Lewis is excited about the sport’s increased inclusiveness. “When I was young, there wasn’t even a women’s class to dream about. Seeing how inclusive the sport has become is incredible. The men in motorsport have also been so welcoming, the paddock is full of people who just love racing, regardless of gender.”

And Lewis’ advice to young riders? “Just go for it. If you’re passionate about motorbikes, don’t worry about what anyone else thinks. Give it a crack. That’s all I ever did.”

Lewis enters 2026 with renewed confidence and a clear target and we can’t wait to see her in action. “I really want to get on the podium this year, and I’d love to win a race. Learning new circuits is always a challenge, but I’m giving it everything this season. The pace is there, and I know I can fight at the front.”