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Jonathan Rea reflects on the things he will and won’t miss about racing after announcing his WorldSBK retirement.
After announcing his retirement from full-time racing at the end of 2025, Jonathan Rea reflected on the thousand things he’ll miss about racing, including the burning desire to win and the camaraderie within the team.
While Rea acknowledged that injuries and time away from family were tough aspects he won’t miss, he expressed gratitude for the incredible ride his racing career has been and looks forward to new adventures post-retirement.
The decision to retire was made after the Hungarian Round at Balaton Park, with Rea feeling convinced that it was the right time to move on to new challenges and opportunities in life. He emphasized his gratitude for the career he had in World Superbike and expressed a willingness to stay connected to the sport in the future, whether it’s through mentoring young talents or simply being present at the paddock.
