Ecnouraging Race 1 with points finish at Portimao

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão for Round 2 of the 2026 WorldSBK season, with Remy Gardner delivering a determined performance to secure a points finish in Race 1.

After gathering valuable track time in Free Practice 3, the Australian rider pushed hard in the Tissot Superpole session, posting a solid lap of 1’39.500 to qualify 12th on the grid for both Race 1 and the Superpole Race.

Despite a challenging start that saw him lose positions off the line, Gardner showed strong race pace throughout the 20-lap contest. Fighting his way through the field, the #87 rider executed a consistent recovery ride to finish 13th and collect valuable championship points.

Remy Gardner
– Superpole: P12 / Race 1: P13

“I gave it everything in Superpole and the lap was solid, but not quite enough to move further up the grid. That made Race 1 more difficult, especially after losing positions at the start. It’s frustrating because our pace was strong and we had the potential for a better result. Still, we’ve got another opportunity tomorrow and we’re confident we can make a step forward.”