'Investigations underway' after Jerez MotoE fire

Following the opening day of the first 2019 MotoE test, a major fire broke out in the Jerez paddock.

An Energica spokesman told that the official cause is not yet known and that ‘investigations are underway’.

Images show huge flames engulfing the ‘tent’ that houses the MotoE machines, putting today’s test action is in doubt, although an official decision is yet to be issued.

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‘We are coordinating with all the parties involved and a release will be communicated when possible,’ the spokesman added.

Eric Granado was fastest on day one, beating the best November MotoE time by more than one-second.

The new electric grand prix class is due to hold its first race event at the same circuit during the Spanish MotoGP weekend on  May 3-5.

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