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WorldSBK has issued a statement after a power transformer caused a fire in the paddock at Most.
WorldSBK issued a statement regarding a paddock fire caused by a power transformer at Autodrom Most. The fire occurred on Thursday morning and left a portion of the paddock without power. Despite this incident, the Czech Round is scheduled to start on 15 May with multiple classes.
According to the statement, power was restored by 14:00 local time, and critical areas like Race Direction and the Medical Centre were not affected. The rapid intervention of circuit staff and the fire department helped contain the situation.
Approximately one third of the paddock was impacted by the power outage, but preparations for the Czech Round continued after power was restored through a backup system. This incident did not disrupt the overall operational readiness of the event.
As the 2026 Czech Round kicks off, Nicolo Bulega holds an 82-point lead over Iker Lecuona in the riders’ standings, having won all races this season. Bulega’s win streak now stands at a record-breaking 16 races, surpassing Toprak Razgatlioglu’s previous record.
