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Jonathan Rea enters his first race weekend after the announcement of his retirement at the French WorldSBK.
Jonathan Rea is feeling a “strange” sensation as he prepares to race at the French WorldSBK, the first race of his career following his retirement announcement.
Rea revealed his decision to retire from full-time racing at the end of 2025 during the World Superbike summer break, with four races still to go in the 2025 season.
Having shared his retirement plans before the summer break, Rea aims to approach the French Round without pressure and deliver a strong performance with the Yamaha R1.
The upcoming race at Magny-Cours holds mixed emotions for Rea, who has a successful history at the circuit with nine wins but also faced a challenging injury last year.
Despite the setbacks, Rea is determined to put the past behind him and focus on performing well at a track that suits his riding style and the Yamaha R1.
With attention to detail and readiness for any weather conditions, Rea is excited to start the special weekend and work towards achieving success in the three races ahead.
