In what was by far the biggest incident of the 2022 WorldSBK season thus far, Rea and Bautista’s coming-together in race👍 two at Mไagny-Cours resulted in reigning champion 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Toprak Razgatlioglu taking a comfortable second win of the weekend.

But while it was a missed opportunity for Bautista, who had sho𒈔wn the pace needed to fight Razgatlioglu throughout the weekend, the bigger impact was to his cham♚pionship lead after a near 60-point advantage was reduced to 30. 

Strong words were used by both in the aftermath, especially from Bautista as the Spaniard called 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Rea ‘not a real champion’.

And having time to let things settle, animosity remains there as Rea 𝓀alluded to the atmosphere between them being ‘soured’ as a result of the comments made frౠom Bautista and Ducati.

"On the incident with Bautista, from my side, nothing will change because I have to fight so hard to be there in this incredible battle right now with two other strong rivals, but of course the 🅷atmosphere has soured a bit with a lot of things being said in the aftermath and in the heat of the moment," said Rea. 

"There’s a point when you’re overtaking a rider and in this kind of instanc🔯e, there’s a ꦦpoint of impact and you have to brace as the guy on the inside; this was the clear movement, not an intentional punt. 

"He knows this. Right now, the championship is so competitive with different manufacturers that we need to step up; t🍬he team know that and we’re working really har🎃d to try and do that."

Perhaps not helping the situation, Rea was seen following Bautista very closely during today’s FP1 session in Catalunya before attempting an overtake atꩲ turn ten.

The Kaw🌺asaki rider ran wide as a result as Bautista ultimately got back ahead. 

Having his say on the matter heading into the weekend, Bautista said t⭕he past will remain the past, although ‘Jonathan and I were not the best of friends’ anyway. 

Bautista added: "There’s no special relationship; he told me his point of view and I told him mine, but that’s all. Races are races and the past is the past. Jonathan and I were not the best friends oꦜf the paddock so the relationship will stay the same! 

"Sincerely, the approach for the final part of the season doesn🃏’t change for Toprak’s points gap; I know the last three rounds have been the most difficult tracks. I have to be focused, try and do my best and I think the next tracks will be nice for us. “I’m quite calm and focussed on the bike and my work." 

Bautista ‘happy’ to see Rinaldi remains his WorldSBK team-mate in 2023

Between the Magny-Cours round and Catalunya, Aruba.it Ducati confirmed 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Michael Ruben Rinaldi as their second rider for the 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:2023 WorldSBK Championship, a move Bautista is very happy with.

"For Michael staying, I’m so happy for him," stated Bautista. "He’s a very talented rider, he’s very young ♉and improving a lot during this season. 

"He had a difficult start but then began being more consistent and competitive; we have a similar riding style which is easier for the engineers, so I am happy for him, and I look forward to fighting i🃏n the next races and next yea♋r for victories with him."