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Bassani reveals talks to replace Rea at Kawasaki have begun
Since the beginning of the 2023 WorldSBK season, the future of the Motocorsa Ducati rider has been the subject of numerous rumors. Initially, it seemed like Bassani could replace Michael Rinaldi at Aruba.it Ducati, but it later became clear that Nicolo Bulega was the favorite for that position. Staying with Motocorsa for a third season seemed likely, until the surprising news that Jonathan Rea would leave Kawasaki for Yamaha. Since then, Bassani has been strongly linked to a potential switch to Yamaha, as he is eager to secure a factory seat. Bassani mentioned that they are in talks with some teams and hoping to find a good solution for next year, but couldn’t provide more details at the moment. It seems that his options for a factory seat have narrowed down to Kawasaki and Honda, with Rinaldi potentially going to Team HRC. Bassani confirmed that they are in talks with KRT and are looking for a factory team and a favorable outcome for everyone involved. The situation will become clearer in the coming days.
Source: Crash
