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Two crashes and no points from the Spanish WorldSBK “cemented” Jonathan Rea’s decision to retire.
Jonathan Rea’s retirement from full-time racing in WorldSBK was solidified by his disappointing final round at Jerez in 2025.
Despite showing promising performances in the preceding rounds in France, Aragon, and Estoril, Rea’s luck turned as he crashed out early in Race 1 and the Superpole Race at Jerez, sustaining a knee injury.
Unable to compete in Race 2 due to his injury, Rea concluded his full-time racing career without scoring points on his final weekend.
Reflecting on his time with Yamaha WorldSBK, Rea expressed gratitude towards his team and fans, acknowledging that the difficult weekend affirmed his decision to retire from the sport.
Rea hoped to be remembered for giving his all until the end, thanking the World Superbike community, fans, and sponsors for their support throughout his career.
