The Autodrom Most hosted the fifth round of the WorldSBK and WorldSSP championships, proving once again to be an extremely challenging track, partly due to the cold temperatures that put the tires’ thermal performance to the test. The Czech weekend served as a crucial validation of the latest setup updates, confirming a trajectory of steady improvement in both categories and providing the engineering department with a wealth of valuable telemetry data to analyze for the future.
Garrett Gerloff: Top-Notch performance and efficiency Riding the Kawasaki ZX-10RR in the premier class, Garrett Gerloff was the standout performer of the weekend. After setting the fastest lap in Friday’s free practice and securing sixth on the grid—the best non-Ducati rider—the American capitalized on the setup work with an excellent fourth-place finish in Race 1, his best result of the season. In Race 2, Gerloff confirmed the solidity of his technical package by winning a close battle on the final lap for fifth place. This double Top 5 finish allows Gerloff to officially enter the Top 10 of the world championship standings, demonstrating his now well-established technical maturity and confidence with the bike.
Jeremy Alcoba: penalties and outlook In the Supersport World Championship, Jeremy Alcoba approached the weekend with his usual determination despite his Ninja ZX-6R 636 suffering from poor grip. Starting from eleventh position after a challenging Superpole, the Spaniard finished Race 1 in thirteenth place, gathering crucial feedback for the bike’s dynamic balance. In Race 2, Alcoba displayed excellent race pace, crossing the finish line in a splendid sixth place. Although a two-position penalty for track limits on the final lap dropped him to eighth place overall, his performance highlights a consistency that keeps him firmly among the category’s top contenders.
Dominique Aegerter: a resilient icon The Czech weekend proved to be a tough test for Dominique Aegerter, hampered from the outset by a penalty incurred during Friday’s free practice that forced him to start from twenty-sixth on the grid in Race 1. In a first race that was an uphill battle from the start and marked by constant battles in traffic, the Swiss rider showed great resilience, climbing back up to 18th place. In Race 2 as well, Aegerter and his team worked hard to regain the right mechanical feel, focusing on collecting valuable data to identify the critical issues encountered in the low temperatures. A weekend of pure endurance from which to draw key insights for resetting the systems ahead of the upcoming rounds.
