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Jonathan Rea explains why he felt like “a vulnerable fish” in Aragon WorldSBK Race 2
Jonathan Rea achieved his equal-best result of the 2025 season by finishing fifth in Aragon WorldSBK Race 2, despite feeling vulnerable during the second half of the race.
Starting from eighth on the grid, Rea climbed up to fourth place in the opening lap but was overtaken by Alvaro Bautista and Andrea Iannone later in the race.
Rea managed to pass Iannone and was trying to keep up with Bautista, who ultimately had a stronger pace in the last sector.
As Iannone closed in on Rea, the Pata Yamaha rider described feeling like a vulnerable fish with a shark behind him.
Despite the intense competition, Rea and his team were content with the fifth-place finish, acknowledging the progress they had made.
Rea also mentioned the strategic decision to switch to the harder SC2 tyre compound for Race 2, which helped him regain confidence and stability in his performance on the track.
