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Toprak Razgatlioglu tells retiring Jonathan Rea what “I’ll never forget”
Toprak Razgatlioglu led tributes to Jonathan Rea after Rea announced his retirement from full-time racing, ending his run of six back-to-back World Superbike titles.
Razgatlioglu praised Rea’s incredible career and the mutual respect they shared as rivals who achieved great success together.
Chaz Davies called Rea a “prolific pain in the ass” in his congratulatory message, highlighting their intense competition over the years.
Several other riders, including Nicolo Bulega, Alvaro Bautista, and Shane Byrne, also expressed admiration for Rea’s achievements and the impact he has had on the World Superbike community.
With four rounds left in his career, Rea’s legacy as the most successful WorldSBK rider in history is celebrated by his peers as he transitions into retirement.
