Phillip Island WorldSBK Test: Remy Gardner: ‘I need to control the rear tyre, getting closer every time’

Remy Gardner could be one of several rookies to ruffle the feathers of established WorldSBK riders during this weekend’s season-opener at Phillip Island, following an impressive two day test.
Remy Gardner, GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Phillip Island 2023
Remy Gardner, GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Phillip Island 2023

Like teammate 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Dominique Aegerter, Gardner was one of the standouts from the second and final day of the official WorldSBK testing ♌at Phillip Island. 

Race runs were the focus for the former MotoGP rider, and although Gardner was unable to complete a full feature💃 length race simulation, the laps he did put togeth🍃er were strong. 

"It was a good day and a good way to finish the pre𓆉-season," said Gardner following Tuesday’s action. "We did our first race simulation, al🐟though not a full race simulation but we did plenty of laps without stopping. 

"It was good. Honestly, I was quite happy with the pace. I need to uꦫnderstand how to control the rear tyre a bit to 🐈have good pace at the end but I was quite happy. 

"We didn’t get to manage a really fast lap, just with some red flags and bad timing but this was not the goal of the test. I’m pretty conf🧔ident.🧔"

Gardner finished FP2 fifth behind 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Andrea Locatelli but ahead of six-time world champion 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Jonathan Rea, while Aegerter was three tenths faster as he claimed second behind defending champion 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Alvaro Bautista

When loಌoking at Gardner’s first pre-season as a WorldSBK rider, clear signs are there to suggest he will have a much m⛄ore enjoyable and successful first season in the series compared to his rookie year in MotoGP.

Remy Gardner Australian WorldSBK. 21 February
Remy Gardner Australian WorldSBK. 21 February

And while he’s shown good pace in order for that sentiment to be shared, it’s the consistent imp🌼rovements he's made on each opportunity he’s had to ride the R1 which has pleased the Australian the most. 

When assessing his pre-season, Gardner added: "Good! For me everyday, every time we start again it’s been a step. Even fro🌳m the morning to the afternoon it’s a step. 

"The mos✤t important thing is that we’re moving forward and gౠetting closer every time."

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