The six-time WorldSBK champion has endured a nightmare start to life at Yamaha, scoring hi💖s only points of the season during Race 2 of the second round in Catalunya.

But while current form might suggest that Assen will be another tough round, 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Jonathan Rea did make considerable step forward in Barcelona compared to the season-opener𒈔.

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Rea is also a 17-time race winner at the Dutch circuit, making him the most successful rider at a particular circui♚t.

“I’m really excited to be back at Assen, I like the layout of the track and also my fans bring some good energy here,” said Rea. “It’🌃s just a case of trying to find some💖 form and performance both from myself and the R1.

“I think Catalunya Race 2 was my first normal race with no issue, so I banked s𝔉ome points.

“What I realised was starting from P13 is that it’s so difficult to reach that front group, so it was a race I star൩ted making progress.

“It’s not the positions we want to fight for, but we have to start somewhere after▨ a lot of disappointments.

“Looking forward to seeing if Assenꩲ can bring us some more fortune. Looking back at previous years, it’s a track that suits not just me but the Yamaha R1.&nb♔sp;

“It’s a place we🐲 can make that step, but it’s a step by progress. We have to ༒walk before we can run.”

‘Toprak was a big surprise for everyone’

On the other side of the 💙Pata Prometeon Yamaha garage, Andrea Locatelli is looking to build on his early promise in 2024.

Locatelli could have secured🐓 victory in Race 2 at Phillip Island, be🍰fore crashing on the final lap due to a false neutral.

Catalunya was a tougher outing as Ducati and ꦅBMW led the way, however, the Italian also has a very good record aroundꦯ Assen.

Speaking about his chances and former team-mate Toprak Razgatlioglu, who produced a surprise last time out by beating Ducati in two out of the three races, Locatelli said: “I have good memories for𝄹m Assen; I got my first WorldSBK podium here in 2021 and I’ve had a podium every season with Yamaha here, so why not try to repeat it this year?

“It won’t be easy and probably this we🌃ekend, we’ll ride in different conditions wi✤th the forecast will be tricky.

“I feel comfortable though and OK with the bike, so let’s push and see what we can do. We have a really good feeling and it’s a flowing track, so it🗹’s another good track to show our potential and speed.

“We’ll push for the maximum and see what we have. Toprak was a big surprise for everyone as w💫e didn’t think it could happen immediately but they’re working well during testing and they found a good solution for the race.

“I’m happy for him because, 🔯firstly, he’s my friend and I have a good relationship with him.

“He’s a big talent; I sent a message to him because I missed him 🦂after the race. I want to try and fight again this weekend.”