WSBK Misano, Jonathan Rea: “it was a really disappointing weekend, but I also have to consider myself very lucky to have been able to escape with the accident”

Jonathan Rea finished race 2 of the WSBK meeting with Emilia-Romagna in Misano in tenth position, despite the after-effects of a serious accident the day before. The injury to his left hand did not prevent the driver from taking to the track, achieving two top ten results: an eighth place in the 10-lap Superpole race in the morning and a tenth place in race 2, after an error from another driver on the first lap.

“ Obviously it was a really disappointing weekend, but I also have to consider myself very lucky to have gotten away with yesterday’s accident, because it was a huge accident
and, apart left wrist and hand rather painful, I was physically on the bike. It’s not so bad “, said Sale after the race. ”
Today I had two good starts in both races, apart from the moment where I got fooled by Rémy Gardner braking at turn 8 of the first lap of Race 2 and where I lost a lot of track position »

Sale explained the difficulties encountered during the race: “ I had a hard time really getting to work when the rubber was fresh. The ride felt a little better at the end when the tire was moving, but at first I couldn’t get the most out of the bike and I didn’t have confidence »

Jonathan Réa: “ the current level of performance is frustrating, but it is clear that the R1 can be more competitive »

The frustration of Jonathan Rhea is palpable, especially given the current level of performance of his bike. ” The current level of performance is frustrating, but it is clear that the R1 can be more competitive, so we have to find a way to translate my feelings adapt and make changes that help me get the most out of this package “, he added.

Despite the disappointments and the pain, Jonathan Réa remains committed to improving its performance and getting the most out of its
Yamaha R1. The Northern Irish rider and his team must now focus on making the necessary adjustments to get back to winning ways, hoping that the next rounds of the Superbike calendar will provide opportunities to turn things around.