The host of the first E-motorcycle world championship, are facing a huge Problem. On Thursday morning, they had to RUB their eyes. On the night of 14. March is in Jerez of all places, the hall in fire, in the all electric motorcycles for the new series were stored. The world Cup-starting on the 5. May at the same location has already been cancelled. If two weeks later at Le Mans threats, is still unclear.
The prelude is, respectively, for the Sunday, may 5. May, on the occasion of the GP of Spain – the first MotoGP and Moto2 race of the season in Europe.
The entire MotoE-convoy has arrived for a second Test in the Andalusian city. All 18 bikes and some equipment, materials and tools went up in flames and were completely destroyed. They were housed in a hall that served as a temporary warehouse. The fire broke out in the night and spread rapidly. Spanish media reports of an “initial Explosion”, which is to be expected of a bike during the charging process. The police are investigating the exact cause of the fire.
Swiss affected
The Italian electric bike manufacturer Energica, the equipping with machines, the world Cup, showed, according to motorradonline.de destroyed on the ground. All motorcycles are specially designed for the MotoE championship customized. After all, were injured in the devastating fire, no people. The damage to property is enormous and can not yet be quantified.
MotoGP organisers Dorna announced in the first Bulletin, that will now go on to examine what are the effects of the fire on the host of the MotoE championship. Some media already reported that the series would fold. So this horror does not arrive scenario, you need to give, for once, the people responsible and not the driver full throttle. With Jesko Raffin also a Swiss rider wants to ride the new MotoE-World-Cup best. The Zurich belongs to such as Moto2 rider Tom Luthi and the Team Dynavolt Intact GP. Three weeks ago, he presented the Bike at the Swiss Moto in Zurich his new E -. (ddu)
Created: 14.03.2019, 14:22 PM