Following Race 1 DNF, Remy closes Magny-Cours weekend with top ten finish

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action today for the final day of racing at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, France, with Remy Gardner producing a strong Superpole Race to finish eighth at the chequered flag, before going on to score further valuable points in Race 2.

Following a productive Warm Up session, the Australian rider headed into the Superpole Race with confidence. In the 10-lap contest, Remy made a strong recovery from 13th on the grid, fighting his way through the field to cross the line in eighth. Starting Race 2 from P8, he made a good start and showed a solid pace throughout the race. Pushing hard until the chequered flag, he eventually finished tenth to bring home further valuable championship points.

Remy will now return to action in two weeks’ time for the tenth round of the season at the Cremona Circuit in Italy.

Saturday Quote:
“It wasn’t our day, so let’s try to reset and focus on the final day of racing. The positive is that the potential was there, including in qualifying, but the yellow flags cost us a third-row start, which would have been a massive help. In Race 1, our pace was good, but unfortunately another rider made contact with me and I was forced off track, which ended my race. It’s a shame, but we have another day ahead of us and another opportunity to show our potential.”

Sunday Quote:
“Overall, it’s been a decent day and we had some good battles, especially in the sprint race. We were able to push hard this morning and recover five places, which also promoted us to eighth on the Race 2 grid. We then tried to stay close to the pack, but despite having a good pace, we were missing a little something to stay with the riders ahead. Anyway, we bring home some valuable points and can look ahead to the next chapter with confidence.”