Czech President Petr Pavel has been hospitalized following a motorcycle accident on a closed racing circuit.

His injuries are not serious but require short observation.

No police investigation will occur as the accident was not on public roads.

The 62-year-old president, known for his passion for motorbiking, was riding a BMW R1200 GS.

He has faced previous issues involving motorcycles, including an apology last year for riding without a helmet.

Pavel, a former NATO general, was elected as president in March 2023.

He recently suffered another injury at a shooting range, suffering a minor laceration near his eyebrows.