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Alvaro Bautista says he was “lucky” to avoid a crash when he had contact on the opening lap of Czech WorldSBK Race 1.
Alvaro Bautista faced challenges at the Czech WorldSBK in Race 1, encountering trouble at the first chicane on lap one which led to contact with other riders in the pack. Despite this early setback, he managed to avoid a crash and eventually finished 5th after starting from 10th position. Bautista mentioned that the track at Most presented difficulties for overtaking due to its tight and flowing nature, but he focused on remaining calm and building up his pace throughout the race. Although he initially struggled with the bike’s handling, he gradually gained confidence and was satisfied with the performance and podium-fighting pace he showed. Despite the obstacles faced during the race, Bautista was content with his feeling and confidence on the bike.
