After making their🐭 WorldSBK debut during the final test of 2022, which was also at Jerez, Aegerter and Gardner were back in action last week as they finished sixth and tenth respectively.

Two riders that stood o💯ut over the course of the two-day Jerez test, Aegerter and Gardner will have two more chances to make improvements during pre-season testing - that includes this week’s outing at Portimao - ahead of the season-openღer at the end of February (Phillip Island). 

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World champions in WorldSSP (Aegerter) and Moto2 (Gard♑ner), the all-rookie pairing should form one of the most exciting duos to watch, whꦺilst being one of the most competitive despite their lack of Superbike experience. 

For GRT Yamaha, the additions of Aegerter and Ga൩rdner are a clear s𝔍ignal of their attempt to become regular podium challengers. 

Speaking about the upcoming season at the GRT Yamaha launch, Gardner said: “෴Finally I can see myself in blue! I'm excited for this new chapter; new paddock, new bike, I'm really happy. 

“The team and Yamaha a🍷re so great, we found good chemistry since the very first test. I can't wait to start the season in Phillip Island, looking forward to start a new project and the ch𒁃ampionship looks very exciting. 

“We'll keep working during the test days, trying to extrac꧟t as much potential as we could to be ready for the first round of the season."

For Aegerter, the promotion to WorldSBK comes after back-to-back Supersport titles with Ten Kate Racing, making him on🅺e of the clear favourites for rookie of the year. 

Sporting his new colours, Aegerter added: “I'm really looking forward to ride the new colours on track, I love the schemꦉ✤e and I can't wait to show you on track the new livery. 

“It's cool and I hope you'll like it and to be fast with it in ev🀅ery circuits, which is the most imp🔯ortant thing. 

“It's nice to be part of Yamaha and GRT family, we already enjoyed good times in the first pre-seaso𓃲n tests and I believe we're working well together. 

“We'll try t💝o grow up together and improve each round, I'm confident about it, so l cannot wait for Phillip Island to come t😼o begin a new thrilling championship."