Rea looking for confirmation at Misano after the tests: “I’ve made a step forward” | FP

Rea in Yamaha: a start to almost completely forget

The adventure of Jonathan Rea in Yamaha it didn’t start with encouraging results for the six-time world champion, in his first season with the Japanese manufacturer after a long stay at Kawasaki. The Northern Irishman, in addition to a bad crash in Race 2 at Phillip Island, did not reach the points zone until Race 2 in Barcelona, ​​starting from that moment on a constant recovery.

Looking for confirmation in Misano

Although the 37-year-old temporarily occupies the 15th position in the Drivers’ standings#65 got the Superpole in the last round ad Assen, with the subsequent 5th place in the Superpole Race which is equivalent to his best placing in this first part of the world championship. The Superbike will stop this weekend in Misano Adriaticofor the fourth appointment on the calendar after a long break lasting almost two months.

Progress with the R1

A track that evokes positive memories for Rea, who achieved his first victory in the category here with Honda in 2009, and where the riders also carried out their testing at the end of May. An additional opportunity to find a better feeling with the Yamaha R1, and which left good impressions on the most successful rider in the history of Superbike: “I can’t wait to get to Misano, especially after the two days of testing – he declared on the eve – I was able to familiarize myself further with the R1 and I worked with the team to feel more comfortable on the bike. We made some changes to the balance to change the behavior of the bike, and I felt better already in the first laps. We have made some progress and I felt that I too had taken a step forward. Misano is always a great event with many fans. Hopefully time is in our favor and we can do a great job for the team and all the fans out there. I like the track and I have good memories of Misano: I won my first ever race here in 2009, so I always have good feelings when I come here. I have often holidayed here with my family – there is no better place to be after a successful race weekend.”