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The five-time world champion gives us some advice so as not to lose peace of mind at this very difficult time.
Jonathan Rea has won the World Superbike Championship five times in a row, relying not only on exceptional talent, but also on his ability to emerge stronger from difficult times. Consider that a year ago the Cannibal could have collapsed under the blows of Álvaro Bautista, but he held on and ultimately came back more determined than before. Okay, the virus is a much more complicated affair than the World Championship. But the mentality that must be used is the same. Don't lose your calm or serenity. Jonathan Rea tells us how he experiences it and gives us some advice.
STAY MENTALLY STRONG
The Superbike champion is privileged. He lives in Northern Ireland, in a beautiful house with a garden: him, his wife Tatia and the little ones, Jack and Tyler. But inactivity and having to stay at home all day takes its toll on him, as well as all of us. “ It's a very difficult situation, but now the most important thing is the mental aspect », Jonathan Rea explained to the BBC, his country's main television channel. “ But just when times are difficult, you must not lose your calm. Think about simple things, those that make you happy and try to achieve that small goal during the day. We all face a sudden life change. Think about me: I'm used to living at 300 km/h and now I'm here still. But do not panic… "
“I hope we can all stay focused and not get caught up in fear. I also see people here shopping as if the stores will never reopen. But that's not the case, so stay calm. We have difficult weeks ahead, also because the children are not going to school and they are bored like us, all day at home. But to defeat this pandemic requires everyone's utmost attention: wash well, stay away from the elderly and vulnerable. If we are strong and focused, we will recover quickly. »
THE WORLD? WE WILL TALK ABOUT IT IN JULY
“I'm not very interested in the championship at the moment, I'm thinking about it the bare minimum. I only care that people don't get sick and that those suffering in hospitals can recover. It's a somewhat strange situation: on April 18-19 we were supposed to race in Assen, no one has told us yet that this won't be the case (until yesterday). But it is clear that we will not be able to go to Holland to do what we all love, to run. I know the organizers are trying to rearrange the schedule. It is clear that the virus is not under control. Traveling the world is impossible, so sports are also impossible. What concerns us most directly is only a small aspect of a much larger problem. I imagine we will remain in uncertainty for a long time, say two to three months. Maybe in July we can think about a calendar again. If they don't make us go all 13 rounds, we'll do what we can do. I miss racing, my bike and my team. But we can only wait. »
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