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Jonathan Rea gives a bleak but optimistic outlook on his final WorldSBK weekend after practice at Jerez.
Jonathan Rea has faced a tough start at the final round of the WorldSBK season in Jerez, despite his recent strong performances.
He struggled with front grip and confidence, feeling disadvantaged as Yamaha did not test at Jerez in the summer like other teams.
Rea acknowledged the need to improve his setup and performance for the remaining weekend sessions.
His focus is on finding the right direction for the bike and addressing the grip issues to be more competitive.
Rea remains optimistic about making necessary adjustments with his team’s support.
He aims to gather valuable data in Race 1 to enhance the bike’s performance for the main event on Sunday.
Despite the challenges, Rea is determined to leverage his team’s expertise and efforts to improve and potentially secure a podium finish in his final full-time WorldSBK race weekend.
