Jonathan Rea niet van start in Cremona, Niccolò Canepa als vervanger
Jonathan Rea will miss the third round of the 2023 Superbike World Championship at Cremona due to injury.
Rea suffered a heavy crash during the opening race at Phillip Island, which resulted in a broken right femur.
The Kawasaki rider has undergone surgery and is expected to be out for several weeks.
Niccolò Canepa will replace Rea at Cremona, marking his first appearance in WorldSBK since 2018.
Canepa is a former MotoGP and WorldSBK rider with extensive experience.
He will be hoping to help Kawasaki maintain their strong start to the season in Rea's absence.
Rea's injury is a major blow to Kawasaki's title hopes.
The six-time WorldSBK champion was the pre-season favorite, and his absence will give his rivals a significant advantage.
However, Kawasaki have a strong team behind them, and they will be confident that Canepa can step up and fill Rea's shoes.
The Italian rider has a wealth of experience and is more than capable of challenging for podiums.
Cremona will be a tough challenge for Canepa, but he will be determined to make a positive impression.
The Italian circuit is one of the most demanding on the WorldSBK calendar, and it will be a test of Canepa's skills and experience.
However, Canepa is confident that he can rise to the challenge and help Kawasaki maintain their title challenge.
The Cremona round of the WorldSBK Championship will take place on April 22-23.
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