MotoGP, Remy Gardner vs KTM: father Wayne Gardner comes out of his reserve

This is the subject that fuels the conversation in the paddock and all the more so since it is dominated by a total incomprehension. So, how can a reigning Moto2 World Champion under the colors of KTM, in this case Remy Gardner, find himself after 13 races as a rookie in MotoGP let go by the same brand and, in fact, without the slightest prospect for 2023? ? With a certain restraint, Aleix Espargaró finds this situation “a shame” for the driver, and we feel that, in this story, KTM will be cast in the wrong role. How did we get here ? Remy's father, the fiery Wayne, former 500 champion in 1987, explains, while Pit Beirer defends himself. Are they convincing?

What is certain is that if it is “ pity » for the general image, it is concretely damaging for the pilot Remy gardner. All doors are closed for the Australian and the last possible ones are locked. So, for Moto2, the option Fantic VR46 disappeared this Saturday with the confirmation ofAntonelli for 2023 at the post. There remains a hypothetical withdrawal towards the WSBK where the second Ducati official alongside Baptist is theoretically always free. But we start from afar and Rinaldi has the favors of the forecasts to see itself renewed.

If not, how did we get here? For the father Wayne Gardner, his son is paying the price for the animosity that exists between his manager Paco Sanchez and KTM sporting director Pit Beirer. Everything would have started from this evaluation of the manager who exceeded at Mattighofen, and which did not even directly concern Remy gardner... " Joan Mir is not going to race for free or with a bad contract like the one Ducati and KTM offer their riders. I also represent Remy Gardner, and I know how bad his contract is. Rémy accepted it, but for Joan, this would be unacceptable ».

The only certainty is that Remy Gardner finds himself with his beak in the water

Pete Beirer then replied: “ Paco Sanchez never misses an opportunity to scold us. He rants against KTM, Tech3 and the contract we offered Gardner for 2023. We have a lot of problems with statements like his ». Wayne Gardner gives his version thus: “ KTM's decision not to continue with Remy for 2023 was a big surprise, however, KTM, sponsors and team principals have made it clear that they do not want to engage with Paco Sánchez (Remy's manager), who has only been with Remy for a short time, that's where all the trouble started ».

And if not, the mention of a lack of professionalism as the official reason for the disgrace? Pete Beirer denies having ever put forward such an argument, although revealed by Remy gardner… “ I really don't know who mentioned that. We are not saying it is unprofessional. This is something I can't even comment on, because I didn't even say it. On the other hand, we also need to have people who believe in our project and who can succeed, and this was a crucial point for us » we read on Todocircuito.

We also read on the site that the point of view of a Remy Gardner surprised and released only in August is a specious interpretation of the facts… “ I just want to make it clear: at the end of June we did not use our option on his contract. He and his manager were informed that we would not use the option to renew ". However, Pete Beirer does not tell us what is clearly accused of Remy Gardner, thus bringing back to Wayne's theory. The end of the season may be long for both parties...