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Jonathan Rea Ruled Out of Jerez Race 2 After Superpole Crash, Ending WorldSBK Career a Race Early

The six-time champion departs holding WorldSBK records across titles, wins, podiums, fastest laps.

Overview

  • Medical officials declared Rea unfit for the season finale after a Superpole Race incident at Jerez.
  • WorldSBK and team reports say he sustained a right knee sprain and contusion in the crash.
  • He collided with Remy Gardner at Turn 3 on the opening lap of the 10‑lap sprint.
  • The withdrawal follows a separate solo crash in Race 1 during the same weekend.
  • His next steps are unconfirmed, with some reports suggesting potential interest in endurance racing.