There are at present solely two WorldSBK rounds left in Jonathan Rea’s full-time racing profession, with back-to-back rounds happening this weekend (10-12 October) in Estoril and simply seven days later in Jerez.
Rea admits it has been a wierd feeling heading into the ultimate two races of the Superbike World Championship, particularly approaching back-to-back weekends, however he’s additionally feeling optimistic after sturdy leads to the final two races in France and Aragon.
“Truthfully, I’ve combined emotions,” Jonathan Rea informed WorldSBK.com forward of the Estoril spherical.
“I feel this was essentially the most tough load I’ve ever carried, as I used to be planning to exit between Estoril and Jerez.
“It’s totally unusual to be trustworthy, however I am trying ahead to it, particularly after a great Sunday in Aragon and an equally good Sunday in Magny-Cours.
“If we will construct this momentum heading into the weekend, I really feel snug on the bike and may maximize its potential and get a great consequence.”
Ray was in a position to compete for a top-six spot final 12 months as nicely, finally ending within the top-five in each lengthy races.
However the Pata Yamaha rider desires to keep away from expectations on the finish of his full-time World Superbike profession.
“I do not need to get too hung up on expectations, however I feel I had a stable 12 months final 12 months. I feel I actually improved on the bike as nicely,” he stated.
“However like anything, everyone seems to be rising and the benchmark is even larger this 12 months.”
This weekend’s addition is the addition of a brand new Pirelli entrance tire, with two growth choices accessible for the rear tire as nicely.
“We now have to attempt to get by means of Friday,” Rea stated. “Pirelli launched some new entrance tires to check out. The SCX tires are again. SCQ as nicely (as nicely).”
“Tomorrow might be a little bit of an evaluation of what is going to occur.
“But when we will put it collectively and maximize our qualification, I see no purpose why we won’t at the very least goal to compete throughout the high 5.”
