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Lausitz WSBK: Rea faces first Superpole one appearance

Reigning World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea will have to make his first Superpole one appearance tomorrow after failing to make it into the top ten during today’s free practice sessions at the Lausitzring.

The works Kawasaki man has been unable to find a setup at the German track and could only finish in 11th place, so will have to fight for a spot in Superpole two - a situation he says is ‘not ideal’ but he is only half a second slower than fastest man Savadori.

“It is not an ideal position to start the weekend from because it makes it more difficult tomorrow, having to go through Superpole one first, but it is how it is. I did not have the best feeling when I got here and the bike is not turning so well in the long corners. We have tried some things but I do not think this position is a true reflection of our overall race speed,” said Rea.

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“I feel quite comfortable and we just need to find some improvements in turning to be right at the front. I am half a second off the front and in 11th position. It looks like it will be a competitive weekend, which is good. There should be a lot of people in the mix. Tonight, when we have more time to understand our data and my comments, we can make some positive changes to be ready for tomorrow.

“We have really paid the price for not coming here with our race bikes when the other teams were testing here. Between the two sessions we have made big strides but just not enough.”

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