At the end of two days of intense testing on the Barcelona circuit, Jonathan Rea delivered his impressions, combining satisfaction and careful analysis. These tests were an opportunity for Rea and his team to push the Yamaha to its limits, while exploring the performance of the Pirelli tires and the optimal configurations for the competition to come. The pilot reported its findings, highlighting the collaborative work and essential contribution of the technical team.
Jonathan Rhea, enthusiastically said: “ these tests took place without any notable hitch. We explored various options, clearly identifying what worked and what didn't. What is encouraging is that we were able to experiment with several tire configurations in preparation for the race weekend, including a new front tire from Pirelli."
He added : " I was also able to simulate the racing conditions for the Superpole and the long race. Although it is difficult to make direct comparisons, I feel that we have a race pace which promises to be very competitive compared to last year. »
Jonathan Rea: “ we have a good basis to progress »
Sale has followed : " With the data collected and the track conditions, we have a good basis for progress. I am satisfied with the results obtained and ready to immerse myself in serious work to refine our preparation. The collective effort during these tests was remarkable, even if we sometimes lacked time to explore everything. Nevertheless, I feel more and more comfortable with the R1."
He also mentions that the nightmare of Phillip Island is officially classified among road accidents: “ the work carried out by Yamaha and our technical partners in Milan has been very successful. This allowed me to push the bike to its limits and enjoy riding. I passed most of the tests with a big smile, always eager to discover more. »
Finally Jonathan Rhea expresses his confidence: we can be proud of our work here and the progress made from Australia. This gives me great confidence. I feel fit, motivated and ready to face the challenges of the race weekend."
- Results of the 2nd day
- Combined results from both days
Credit rankings: WorldSBK.com
