FIRST PICTURES: the #65 has a new home as Rea links up with Pata Yamaha
After nine seasons with Kawasaki, Jonathan Rea has a new team and manufacturer, and he enjoyed his first days with the team at Jerez
It might take some getting used to, but Jonathan Rea is now working with the Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK team. Nine seasons in Kawasaki green have come to an end and, already, his new adventure has started. His setup day with Pata Yamaha came on Monday to give us a first glimpse of the six-time Champion in his new colours, while his first on-track day came on Tuesday. Check out the first pictures of the Northern Irishman in his new home in the gallery at the top of this article!
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