Kawasaki launch Rea from contract; anticipated to affix Yamaha

Jonathan Rea confirms cut up with KRT

Formally contracted for each the present and 2024 seasons with Kawasaki Racing Workforce, Jonathan Rea will probably be launched from this settlement by mutual consent on the finish of the racing season.

We imagine the Northern Irishman has finished a take care of Yamaha for the 2024 World Superbike season, whereas Scott Redding is extensively tipped to exchange Rea at KRT.

Jonathan Rea

“I need to thank everybody at KMC and KRT for believing in me and giving me the chance to show myself on the highest stage. I’ve learnt and grown a lot as an individual and a rider because the first day throwing my leg over the manufacturing unit Ninja ZX-10R superbike.

“Profitable six consecutive WorldSBK Championships will at all times be the obvious spotlight of my time with Kawasaki; however it’ll even be the superb reminiscences, the life classes and the laughs that I’ll take with me into the long run. And, for certain, it’s our mission to finish the 2023 season as strongly and with as a lot dedication as we’ve at all times proven.

“Now, trying again on our journey, it fills me with satisfaction on the pleasure and happiness we’ve introduced Kawasaki followers and Kawasaki homeowners world wide. This isn’t a goodbye, since you don’t say goodbye to household, however it’s merely the tip of this unbelievable chapter. I want everybody at KRT the most effective of luck for the chapters that can certainly observe. See you on the observe”

Throughout his time using for the official manufacturing unit crew, 36 yr outdated Rea achieved an unprecedented haul of six WorldSBK titles in addition to accruing a slew of different data together with all-time WorldSBK data for Championships, Race Wins, Podiums, Quickest Laps and Total Factors Scored.

Guim Roda – Workforce Supervisor of KRT

“In life in addition to racing, priorities outline the trail to observe. I’m very pleased and proud that in these 9 years Johnny has outlined his priorities with KRT and has given us so many successes. I take into account myself, our crew, Kawasaki and all our followers worldwide, privileged to have been a part of this journey. Whichever route he goes sooner or later, I hope he can proceed to develop as a rider. The duty we’ve now’s to complete the 2023 season as finest we are able to with the instruments we’ve been in a position to forge this yr. As at all times, we’ll proceed to search for enhancements and search benefit wherever doable. KRT is dedicated to placing on a superb present with Johnny throughout his final 4 races on the formidable and spectacular Ninja ZX-10RR that he has develop into synonymous with”.

Jonathan Rea profession highlights

World Champion 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 – all time report, all for Kawasaki
WorldSBK Profession Race Wins: 119 (104 for Kawasaki) – all time report
Profession Podiums: 256 (214 for Kawasaki) – all time report
Profession Poles: 41 (37 for Kawasaki)
Entrance Row Begins: 112 (79 For Kawasaki) – all time report
Quickest Laps: 102 (92 for Kawasaki) – all time report
Race Begins: 401 (261 For Kawasaki) – all time report
Whole Championship Factors: 6053.5 – all time report