Remy Gardner arrives in the WSBK paddock, for a 2023 season where he will quickly have to return to the top places to relaunch a career severely impacted by his rookie campaign in MotoGP, under the KTM awning. We will undoubtedly not grant the Australian the indulgence generally tolerated for a beginner in the category, and firstly because he is still the 2 vintage Moto2021 World Champion. A pressure which does not seem to be reach since even a Honda embargo does not intimidate him more than that, the proof…
This video, normally, should never have existed and therefore even less been broadcast, since Honda, who had agreed to share the Jerez track for tests in WSBK with its competitors, had specifically requested that no images leave the circuit enclosure. Even comments had to be made in secret. As many provisions as Remy gardner ignore with this video, even for a few seconds.
The Australian had a rainy marriage, which we hope was a happy one with his Yamaha R1 from the GYTR GRT team. With this wheeling, he at least shows us some good humor, as he rolls down the straight of Jerez. We will find him on this track at the end of January for the first laps of the new year.
Remy Gardner is not one to respect conventions
We will remember that regarding this new career trajectory, his compatriot Jack Miller commented : " it's sad to see him leave MotoGP, but it's great to have another Australian in WorldSBK ". For his part, the veteran Troy Corser warned his younger brother: “ it’s a whole different paddock where it is not easy to have a good season ». Damiano Evangelisti, GYTR GRT Yamaha Technical Coordinator, clarified: “ he's the Moto2 World Champion, a MotoGP rider and that's already a great calling card in itself. He chose to race in Superbike even though he had more advantageous economic offers to race in Moto2. It was his personal decision as he was convinced that the Superbike suited his characteristics better. This is a very positive mental approach and therefore a good starting point ».
The final word goes to Remy gardner himself: “ the package we have for this season shouldn't be too bad. This becomes interesting. I hope we can fight for podiums because that's what I really want. I don't want to be the last anymore ».
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