Jonathan Rea will miss the opening spherical of the 2025 WorldSBK championship at Phillip Island after sustaining a number of fractures to his left foot in a Monday testing accident.
The six-time world champion, who endured a torrid debut season at Yamaha final yr, fell at Flip 2 (the Southern Loop) in the course of the morning session, bringing out crimson flags.
“Jonathan Rea will miss the opening spherical of the 2025 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship after a crash on the primary day of testing on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit,” an announcement from Yamaha learn.
“Rea fell on the exit of Flip 2 within the closing levels of Monday’s first two-hour check session.
“He was taken to the circuit medical centre, earlier than being transferred to Cowes for additional evaluation the place it was confirmed he had sustained a number of fractures to the left foot.
“He’ll take no additional half in testing or the upcoming race weekend.”
Reigning champion Toprak Razgatlioglu additionally suffered an enormous scare within the morning, highsiding on solely his third lap, however was match to return within the afternoon.
