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Jonathan Rea says his decision on where he will race in 2026 may not be taken until after the summer break.
Jonathan Rea, a six-time World Superbike Champion, is considering his options for the 2026 season as he will be out of contract at the end of this season and has been linked to a potential move to Ducati.
Rea remains focused on the present and is not rushing to make a decision about his future, despite speculation on social media urging him to join a Ducati team in 2026.
He emphasized the need to concentrate on the upcoming Hungarian Round and perform well before making any decisions during the summer break or possibly even later.
Excited for the novelty of the Balaton Park circuit, Rea looks forward to the new challenge and the opportunity to compete at a different venue for the first time in World Superbike history.
Even though Yamaha did not participate in the Balaton test, Rea is optimistic about the weekend and believes that data from other Yamaha teams and a successful setup from the previous race will be beneficial.
Acknowledging the significance of the upcoming 1,000th race in WorldSBK history, Rea expressed pride in being a part of the Superbike family and is eager to celebrate the milestone with everyone involved.
