P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jonathan Rea’s summary of Misano test is a concern for Yamaha competitiveness
The WorldSBK Misano test revealed a breakthrough in Jonathan Rea’s understanding of how to ride his Yamaha effectively. However, it also highlighted the challenge of competing with the top riders in the World Superbike Championship even with the bike’s full potential realized. Rea finished eighth on both test days before the sixth round of the season at Misano. Despite positive progress with the bike’s setup, Rea acknowledged the significant gap to the frontrunners. His teammate, Andrea Locatelli, focused on improving race pace during the tests. Additionally, Supersport leader Stefano Manzi made his WorldSBK debut at Misano and embraced the learning experience while aiming to make progress throughout the day.
