Augusto Fernandez will replace the recovering Jonathan Rea at Portimao

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Whilst Jonathan Rea recovers he will be replaced by Augusto Fernandez at Portimao.

For Round Two of the 2025 World Superbike Championship, Augusto Fernandez will replace Jonathan Rea.

The Spaniard will make his debut in the World Superbike paddock with the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Team.

Fernandez has been drafted in to replace Rea as he recovers from surgery on his left foot after fracturing three bones at the Phillip Island Test earlier this week.

There will be a two-day test at Portimao before the second round of the World Superbike Championship, which will give the 27-year-old a chance to learn the Yamaha R1.

"First of all, I would like to send my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Jonathan Rea and to thank Yamaha for this opportunity," Fernandez said.

"This will be my first experience of racing with the R1 but also of racing in WorldSBK. I can't wait to get to the Portimão test to spend some time on the bike and to see how it feels."

Niccolo Canepa, added: "Jonathan has been sorely missed here in Phillip Island, but we are happy that the surgery on his injuries was successful and that he has now started the recovery process. We hope to see him fully fit and back on the bike as soon as possible.

"In the meantime, we spoke with Augusto and Yamaha Motor Racing about the possibility he could stand in for Jonathan in Portimao and he was keen to do so. He is familiar with the circuit, and with the test scheduled ahead of the race we can give him track time with the R1 WorldSBK ahead of the event.

"We must thank Yamaha Motor Racing and the MotoGP™ team for their support, and we are looking forward to welcoming Augusto to the team and to the WorldSBK paddock."

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