Misano marks the resumption of the World Superbike Championship season after nearly two months of break. Jonathan Rea continues to face some challenges in his first year with Pata Prometeon Yamaha, currently sitting 15th with only three points finishes after nine races.
The six-time world champion approaches this round after a test at the same circuit that provided positive sensations and indications, making him confident:
– I’m excited to go to Misano, especially after a couple of days of testing where I’ve been able to familiarise myself with the Yamaha R1 and also work with the team to get more comfortable on the bike. We made some balance adjustments to change how the bike behaves and immediately from the first laps I felt more comfortable. We made some positive steps and I really felt like I made a step as well.
Rea continued: ‘Looking forward to the start of the weekend, it’s always a great race with a lot of fans and hopefully the weather will shine on us and hopefully we can do a really good job for the Pata Prometeon Yamaha team and for all the fans out there’.
Finally, the Briton spoke about his connection to Misano: ‘I really like the circuit and I have fond memories of Misano – I won my first ever race here back in 2009, so I always have a nice feeling going through the gate and I have holidayed here quite a lot with my family – there’s no better place to be after doing a good job on the bike!’.