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Jonathan Rea will have a new crew chief for the 2025 WorldSBK season as the Northern Irishman and Andrew Pitt go their separate ways. Pitt previously worked on the other side of the Yamaha garage and worked with Andrea Locatelli before working with Rea in 2024 following his transfer from Kawasaki. Rea’s replacement will be […]
Andrew Pitt worked with Andrea Locatelli before joining Jonathan Rea at Yamaha in 2024. Rea’s new teammate, Oriol Pallares, previously worked extensively with Rea at Kawasaki. The Yamaha team is aiming to improve in 2025 after a challenging season with only one podium finish and a 13th place in the championship. The decision to switch to Pallares was influenced by his close relationship with Rea and his experience under Pere Riba’s management at Kawasaki. Although it was a difficult decision, team boss Paul Denning highlighted Pitt’s professionalism and emphasized the need for a fresh start to help Rea bounce back after a tough season.
