Overview

• Rea announced his plan in a personal video, saying he will step away from full-time racing but remain involved in the sport.
• The Northern Irishman departs as WorldSBK’s most successful rider, holding the records for titles, race wins, podiums and fastest laps.
• Official tallies list 119 victories, 264 podiums and 459 starts, with totals still subject to change across the remaining events.
• His last win came at Most in 2023 during his final Kawasaki season before a high-profile switch to Yamaha in 2024.
• WorldSBK reports an injury-hit start to 2025 blunted results on the R1, as Yamaha’s Andrea Dosoli paid tribute and targeted returns to the podium in the closing rounds.