Remy takes P10 in Race 1 at Portimao

Remy Gardner and teammate Dominique Aegerter returned to the top ten with a strong performance in the opening race of Round 2 of the FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

Following a promising Free Practice 3—where the Australian rider placed ninth, just ahead of his teammate—the GYTR GRT Yamaha duo had high expectations for the Tissot Superpole. Remy put in a quick lap (1’39.749) that would have placed him seventh, but a yellow flag forced him to abort, ultimately dropping him to tenth (1’39.878).

Remy got off to a solid start in Race 1, joining the front group in the early stages. He maintained a consistent pace throughout the 20-lap contest, showing strong race rhythm. In the final laps, he battled for seventh place, eventually crossing the line in tenth.

Remy Gardner
Superpole: P10 / Race 1: P10

“Our Saturday wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great either, to be honest. In Superpole, we were unlucky again with a yellow flag, which cost us a spot on the third row—something that would have definitely helped in Race 1. Still, we gave our best and tried everything we could, managing to keep a decent pace and stay close to the guys in front. Unfortunately, in the final laps, I struggled with the front tyre. I gave it my all to defend my position, but in the end, I had to drop a few places. We’ll keep working hard to improve tomorrow—we have one more day of racing!”