Remy declared unfit for Sunday in Hungary after Race 1 crash

It was a challenging first race day for the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team at Balaton Park, Hungary with Remy Gardner taken out on the opening lap and being declared unfit for racing on Sunday.

The day began with the final Free Practice 3 session, where both riders logged valuable laps ahead of the Tissot Superpole qualifier. Remy (#87) set the seventh-fastest time with a 1’39.663.

Heading into Superpole with confidence, both riders looked to maximize their performance during the 15-minute shootout. Unfortunately, a red flag interrupted their fast laps in the second run. With just two minutes remaining, the GYTR GRT Yamaha duo returned to the track without fresh tyres, and Remy ultimately qualified 11th (1’39.437).

Race 1 got underway at 14:00 local time. Both riders had decent starts off the line, but drama unfolded almost immediately as Remy was involved in a multi-rider incident at Turn 2, just after the opening corner. The race was red-flagged. He was taken to the medical centre, before being transferred to hospital in nearby Székesfehérvár with a back contusion and suspected concussion. Initial checks have since come back clear, but the Australian will remain in hospital overnight for further observation and has been ruled unfit for Sunday’s races.