WorldSBK Aragon: Low temperatures could throw Rea 'curve ball'

Reigning WorldSBK king Jonathan Rea is preparing for lower track temperatures at Aragon this weekend to throw some curve balls after the last two races held in 40°C heat.

The ambient temperature at Aragon, which is much further north than Jerez, could be half as hot so all the work done on the new Pirelli tyres will go out of the window on FridaY.

“I am excited to go to Aragon especially as we have done a lot a lot of riding in the last few weeks, at Jerez, Portimao and then the recent Aragon test, so I feel really good on the bike,:" said Rea.

"That test was an opportunity to ride the circuit in hot summer conditions. We have not done that in a number of years, because we use it as a winter test track.

"The bike was working really well in the heat, which confirmed our new base setting. Looking to this weekend itself the temperatures could be cooler than we had at the test – maybe in the mid-twenties on raceday - which will be nicer on the body but may throw us a curve ball.

"So, we need to make sure we are prepared on Friday to get a set-up that is user friendly, fast and consistent. The target will be to win races.”

Rea has scored three race wins at Motorland, and a total of 12 podiums all-in at the impressive venue in the hills near the historic town of Alcaniz. Since he joined Kawasaki in 2015, the Irishman has scored a podium finish in every Aragon race he has contested.