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Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider and six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea finished the recent Motul F IM Superbike World Championship test at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto in Spain with th…
Jonathan Rea, the Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider and six-time World Superbike champion, set the fastest time on the second day of the recent Motul FIM Superbike World Championship test at Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto in Spain, despite challenging rain-lashed conditions. Rea not only familiarized himself with the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 but also clocked the two best laps of the day at 1m53.058s and 1m53.636s. After a disappointing 2024 season where Rea finished 13th overall, he moved to Yamaha and worked extensively with the team to improve performance. Rea is optimistic about the upcoming season, especially after making significant changes to the Yamaha R1 and bringing on board his longtime colleague Oriol Pallares as crew chief. With a focus on development and a strong preseason testing program, Rea is eager to regain his competitive edge and return to his winning ways in the World Superbike Championship.
