Most awaits: WorldSBK set for Czech Round
What to look out for in Most
As WorldSBK heads to the Autodrom Most for the Czech Round, marking the halfway point of the season, the stage is set for an exciting showdown.
Championship Standings
Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) arrives as the championship leader with 241 points, fresh off a remarkable hat trick of wins at Donington Park. His impressive form puts him in a strong position as he aims to extend his lead and potentially reach the milestone of 50 WorldSBK wins. Following Razgatlioglu in the standings are Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), with 200 and 186 points respectively. Bautista is only one podium short of reaching 100. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK), bolstered by two podium finishes at Donington Park, has narrowed the gap to third place to just 21 points. Lowes is just three podiums short of his best season in 2019 (9 podiums) and has already scored more points than the entire last season.
Historical Performance at Autodrom Most
In 2023, the Czech Round featured three different winners across the weekend, with Alvaro Bautista, Toprak Razgatlioglu, and Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) each securing a victory. Razgatlioglu, the current championship leader, boasts the most wins at Most with five victories since the track joined the WorldSBK calendar in 2021, making him the man to beat at this circuit. Additionally, he holds the record for the most podiums at Most with eight. This upcoming race at the Czech Circuit will mark his first-time racing at Most with BMW, following extensive preparation as the German manufacturer conducted testing at Autodrom Most with its test team in May.
Rea has also shown strong performance at Most, achieving two pole positions in 2021 and 2022, while Razgatlioglu secured one in 2023. Additionally, rookies Nicolo Bulega celebrated victories at Most in 2023 while competing in WorldSSP.
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WorldSBK | KEY STAT
100 Alvaro Bautista is only one podium short of reaching 100: he would be the 7th rider in history at this milestone after Jonathan Rea (264 podiums), Troy Corser (130), Toprak Razgatlioglu (127), Noriyuki Haga (116), Tom Sykes (114), Carl Fogarty (109).
Championship showdown: WorldSSP hits halfway mark at Czech Round
What to look out for in Most
WorldSSP heads to the Autodrom Most for the Czech Round, marking the halfway point of the season with Round 6 out of 12.
Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing WorldSSP Team) arrives in the Czech Republic riding high after a dominant performance in the UK Round, where he secured a double victory. This impressive feat has allowed Huertas to extend his lead in the championship standings, now sitting comfortably with 186 points. Chasing him is Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team), who is currently second in the standings, 25 points behind Huertas. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) is in third place with 147 points, keeping the competition tight at the top.
One rider who stands out with past success at Most is Lorenzo Baldassarri (WRP-RT Motorsport by SKM-Triumph). Baldassarri is the only rider from the current permanent grid with a win at Most in WorldSSP. However, he won’t be the only one with a winning history on the track. Steven Odendaal, who achieved the first-ever WorldSSP victory at Most in 2021, will be racing as a wildcard for WRP-RT Motorsport by SKM-Triumph and is expected to leverage his past experience.
Another duo to watch out for are Marcel Schroetter (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) and his teammate Bahattin Sofuoglu (MV Agusta Reparto Corse). Both riders had a strong showing at the Czech Round in 2023, each securing podium finishes. Currently sitting fourth in the Championship standings, Schroetter, alongside Sofuoglu, will be eager to replicate their performances and challenge for the top spots again.
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Battle at Most: Iglesias and Mahendra headline strong contenders
What to look out for in Most
Inigo Iglesias (Fusport-RT Motorsports by SKM-Kawasaki) leads the championship standings with 98 points, having secured two victories this season. His consistent performance has kept him at the top, making him the rider to beat at Most. Aldi Satya Mahendra (Team BrCorse), sitting second in the standings with 86 points, is hot on Iglesias’ heels. Mahendra comes into this round with momentum, having won the previous race at Misano. The Indonesian rider also has a special connection to Most, where he took his maiden WorldSSP300 win in 2023. His familiarity and previous success at this circuit make him a strong contender for another victory.
Daniel Mogeda (Team#109 Retro Traffic Kawasaki) is third in the standings, trailing Iglesias by 35 points and Mahendra by 23. Mogeda was declared unfit at Misano and will miss the Czech Round. He will be replaced by Kavin Samaar Quintal, the first Indian rider to compete in WorldSSP300.
Among the current grid, Mahendra, Jeffrey Buis (Freudenberg KTM-PALIGO Racing), and Marc Garcia (KOVE Racing Team) have all tasted victory at Most. Buis, a former champion, is known for his tactical acumen and speed. His experience and past success here could play a crucial role in shaping the race.
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