Runner-up Rea still top of world

Larne rider still aiming for record three in a row

Jonathan Rea
Published 15th May 2017

Larne rider Jonathan Rea has extended his lead in the race for unprecedented third consecutive world title.

Rea finished runner-up to Chaz Davies for the second time in the Superbikes event at Imola – and now holds a 74-point lead.

The 30-year-old is bidding to become the first man to pick up three world titles in a row.

Meanwhile, Toome’s Eugene Laverty finished seventh in the race