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Jonathan Rea says his FP1 crash at the Czech WorldSBK was “unfortunate, but lucky at the same time”.
During WorldSBK FP1 at the Czech World Superbike round, there were four red flags due to five different crashes. Jonathan Rea was involved in one of these crashes.
Rea crashed first, losing the rear through turns eight and nine, causing the red flag. Fortunately, the bike spun out underneath him, and he was unable to continue in the session.
Among the other crashes were Andrea Iannone, Remy Gardner, Nicolo Bulega, and Andrea Locatelli, with all except Locatelli taken to the medical center.
Iannone and Gardner crashed almost simultaneously at the same corner, with Gardner later diagnosed with multiple contusions.
Bulega was stretchered off after crashing in turn six, while Locatelli crashed at turn 17 with just under four minutes remaining, ending the session prematurely.
