FINAL PUSH FOR REA WITH DOUBLE-HEADER IN ESTORIL AND JEREZ

Pata Prometeon Yamaha and Jonathan Rea are preparing for the final rounds of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship, a blockbuster double-header in Estoril and Jerez starting this weekend in Portugal, from 11-13 October. 

Following a challenging Aragon round late last month, all eyes are on the final two rounds of the season: six races in quick succession before 2024 draws to a close. 

Jonathan is no stranger to epic fights in Estoril, with a notable “double” achieved during the last edition held in 2022. It was also the scene of his sixth consecutive WorldSBK victory in 2020. This will, however, be the first time Rea has raced the Yamaha YZF-R1 in Estoril and he aims for a strong start on Friday to help build confidence on his R1 race machine. 

Weekend Schedule (GMT +1):

Friday

Free Practice 1 - 10:20-11:05

Free Practice 2 - 15:00-15:45

Saturday

Free Practice 3 - 09:00-09:20

Superpole Qualifying - 11:00-11:15

WorldSBk Race 1 - 14:00 (21 laps)

Sunday

Warm Up - 09:00-09:10

Tissot Superpole Race - 11:00 (10 laps)

WorldSBK Race 2 - 14:00 (21 laps)

Jonathan Rea:

“Estoril is a track that I really enjoy – it was a “late” addition to the WorldSBK calendar in my career, so I haven’t done too much mileage there but I have some great memories – none more-so than in 2020, when I won my sixth World Championship title. Of course, Estoril has been absent for a couple of years from the calendar so Friday will be an important day to get up to speed, understand the circuit again and try to continue getting the best out of our Yamaha R1 WorldSBK. It’s got a little bit of everything: fast, flowing sections and tight, twisty sections – and a long straight to negotiate. There is plenty to consider when putting our package together! The target for us this weekend is to be more competitive – Aragon was a disappointment and these next races come in quick succession, so we will try to start in the best way possible in Estoril.”