{"id":487012,"date":"2026-02-18T02:36:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T02:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/487012\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T02:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T02:36:18","slug":"remy-gardner-hampered-by-injury-during-p-i-worldsbk-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/487012\/","title":{"rendered":"Remy Gardner hampered by injury during P.I. WorldSBK Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorldSBK 2026
\nPhillip Island Test
\nFebruary 16-17, 2026<\/p>\n

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed its final pre-season outing on 16\u201317 February at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, with Remy Gardner continuing his build-up to the 2026 Superbike World Championship opener at the same venue this weekend.<\/p>\n

For the 27-year-old, the two-day test was less about chasing a headline lap time and more about methodically working through a structured programme on the Yamaha R1 as he continues to recover from shoulder injuries the 2021 Moto2 World Champion sustained while training late last year.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Remy Gardner at Phillip Island this week \u2013 Image RbMotoLens
\nDay 1: Foundation work<\/p>\n

Gardner logged 61 laps on Monday, focusing on re-establishing rhythm and confidence aboard the R1 rather than attacking the timesheets. His best of 1m31.350 placed him 21st on the combined order at the end of day one<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With warm conditions typical of Phillip Island in February, the emphasis remained on maintaining consistent race pace and refining base settings rather than extracting a single low-fuel flyer.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Remy Gardner at Phillip Island this week \u2013 Image RbMotoLens
\nDay 2: Incremental gains<\/p>\n

Tuesday followed a similar template, with further component evaluation and set-up refinement aimed squarely at the race weekend. Gardner improved to a 1m30.269, climbing to 17th overall across the two days, 1.6 seconds off the benchmark set by Ducati\u2019s Nicolo Bulega.<\/p>\n

The near one-second gain underlined steady progress, even if outright pace remains an area to unlock once physical condition and race intensity come fully into play. It should also be noted that Gardner was marginally faster on the Yamaha at this test last year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The fastest Yamaha at this week\u2019s test was the brand\u2019s new recruit, Xavi Vierge. The Spaniard\u2019s best of 1m29.812 was good enough for ninth outright. While Gardner was 17th, he was only four-tenths slower than Vierge was on the Factory bike.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Remy Gardner at Phillip Island this week \u2013 Image RbMotoLens
\nRemy Gardner \u2013 P17 overall<\/p>\n

\u201cIt hasn\u2019t been the easiest couple of days, but I knew it would be tricky here. I\u2019m still struggling a bit physically, but it should improve during the week, so I\u2019m staying confident.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m happy we were able to finalise some work on the setup and try a few things ahead of the race weekend. We now have two days to recover and then we\u2019ll be back, so let\u2019s stay positive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Remy Gardner heading down the main straight at Phillip Island this week \u2013 Image RbMotoLens<\/p>\n

With only a short turnaround before lights out on Saturday, the focus now shifts from evaluation to execution. For Gardner, a clean run through practice and Superpole will be critical at a circuit where track position and tyre management are decisive over race distance.<\/p>\n

The groundwork has been laid; the question now is how much more the Yamaha package can yield when the stopwatch starts to matter and how Remy himself holds up under the rigours of racing.\u00a0 Early indications are that it could be a tough weekend for the sole Australian in the field.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Remy Gardner at Phillip Island this week \u2013 Image RbMotoLens<\/p>\n

WorldSBK Phillip Island Test Times<\/p>\n

Pos
\nRider
\nNat
\nBike
\nTime<\/p>\n

1
\nBULEGA Nicolo
\nITA
\nDucati Panigale V4R
\n1\u201928.630<\/p>\n

2
\nLOWES Sam
\nGBR
\nDucati Panigale V4R
\n+0.666<\/p>\n

3
\nBALDASSARRI Lorenzo
\nITA
\nDucati Panigale V4R
\n+0.698<\/p>\n

4
\nMONTELLA Yari
\nITA
\nDucati Panigale V4R
\n+0.721<\/p>\n

5
\nBASSANI Axel
\nITA
\nbimota KB998 Rimini
\n+0.743<\/p>\n

6
\nLOWES Alex
\nGBR
\nbimota KB998 Rimini
\n+0.945<\/p>\n

7
\nOLIVEIRA Miguel
\nPOR
\nBMW M 1000 RR
\n+1.046<\/p>\n

8
\nLECUONA Iker
\nESP
\nDucati Panigale V4R
\n+1.139<\/p>\n

9
\nVIERGE Xavi
\nESP
\nYamaha YZF R1
\n+1.182<\/p>\n

10
\nGERLOFF Garrett
\nUSA
\nKawasaki ZX-10RR
\n+1.193<\/p>\n

11
\nBAUTISTA Alvaro
\nESP
\nDucati Panigale V4R
\n+1.231<\/p>\n

12
\nPETRUCCI Danilo
\nITA
\nBMW M 1000 RR
\n+1.276<\/p>\n

13
\nMACKENZIE Tarran
\nGBR
\nDucati Panigale V4R
\n+1.327<\/p>\n

14
\nSURRA Alberto
\nITA
\nDucati Panigale V4R
\n+1.339<\/p>\n

15
\nMANZI Stefano
\nITA
\nYamaha YZF R1
\n+1.480<\/p>\n

16
\nLOCATELLI Andrea
\nITA
\nYamaha YZF R1
\n+1.575<\/p>\n

17
\nGARDNER Remy
\nAUS
\nYamaha YZF R1
\n+1.639<\/p>\n

18
\nVICKERS Ryan
\nGBR
\nHonda CBR1000RR-R SP
\n+1.816<\/p>\n

19
\nDIXON Jake
\nGBR
\nHonda CBR1000RR-R SP
\n+1.862<\/p>\n

20
\nNAGASHIMA Tetsuta
\nJPN
\nHonda CBR1000RR-R SP
\n+1.883<\/p>\n

21
\nSOFUOGLU Bahattin
\nTUR
\nYamaha YZF R1
\n+2.110<\/p>\n

22
\nRATO Mattia
\nITA
\nYamaha YZF R1
\n+3.342<\/p>\n

2026 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship calendar<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\u2026\u2026Date\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Country<\/p>\n

Circuit<\/p>\n

WorldSBK<\/p>\n

WorldSSP<\/p>\n

WorldSPB<\/p>\n

20-22 Feb<\/p>\n

AUS<\/p>\n

Phillip Island GP<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

27-29 Mar<\/p>\n

POR<\/p>\n

Algarve Int\u2019l<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

17-19 Apr<\/p>\n

NED<\/p>\n

TT Assen<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

1-3 May<\/p>\n

HUN<\/p>\n

Balaton Park<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

15-17 May<\/p>\n

CZE<\/p>\n

Most<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

29-31 May<\/p>\n

ESP<\/p>\n

MotorLand Aragon<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

12-14 Jun<\/p>\n

ITA<\/p>\n

Misano \u2013 Marco Simoncelli<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

10-12 Jul<\/p>\n

UK<\/p>\n

Donington Park<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

4-6 Sep<\/p>\n

FRA<\/p>\n

Nevers Magny-Cours<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

25-27 Sep<\/p>\n

ITA<\/p>\n

Cremona<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

9-11 Oct<\/p>\n

POR<\/p>\n

Estoril<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

16-18 Oct<\/p>\n

ESP<\/p>\n

Jerez \u2013 Angel Nieto*<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

X<\/p>\n

2026 World Superbike Championship Entry List<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Rider<\/p>\n

Bike<\/p>\n

Team<\/p>\n

I.Lecuona<\/p>\n

Duc<\/p>\n

Aruba.It Ducati<\/p>\n

N.Bulega<\/p>\n

Duc<\/p>\n

Aruba.It Ducati<\/p>\n

D.Petrucci<\/p>\n

BMW<\/p>\n

ROKiT BMW Motorrad<\/p>\n

M.Oliveira<\/p>\n

BMW<\/p>\n

ROKiT BMW Motorrad<\/p>\n

A.Locatelli<\/p>\n

Yam<\/p>\n

Pata Maxus Yamaha<\/p>\n

X.Vierge<\/p>\n

Yam<\/p>\n

Pata Maxus Yamaha<\/p>\n

Y.Montella<\/p>\n

Duc<\/p>\n

Barni Spark<\/p>\n

A.Bautista<\/p>\n

Duc<\/p>\n

Barni Spark<\/p>\n

A.Lowes<\/p>\n

Bim<\/p>\n

bimota by Kawasaki<\/p>\n

A.Bassani<\/p>\n

Bim<\/p>\n

bimota by Kawasaki<\/p>\n

S.Chantra<\/p>\n

Hon<\/p>\n

Honda HRC<\/p>\n

J.Dixon<\/p>\n

Hon<\/p>\n

Honda HRC<\/p>\n

S.Manzi<\/p>\n

Yam<\/p>\n

GYTR GRT Yamaha<\/p>\n

R.Gardner<\/p>\n

Yam<\/p>\n

GYTR GRT Yamaha<\/p>\n

S.Lowes<\/p>\n

Duc<\/p>\n

ELF Marc VDS<\/p>\n

L.Baldassarri<\/p>\n

Duc<\/p>\n

Goeleven<\/p>\n

T.Mackenzie<\/p>\n

Duc<\/p>\n

MGM Racing<\/p>\n

G.Gerloff<\/p>\n

Kaw<\/p>\n

Kawasaki WorldSBK<\/p>\n

A.Surra<\/p>\n

Duc<\/p>\n

Motocorsa<\/p>\n

M.Rato<\/p>\n

Yam<\/p>\n

Motoxracing<\/p>\n

B.Sofuoglu<\/p>\n

Yam<\/p>\n

Motoxracing<\/p>\n

A.Iannone<\/p>\n

Duc<\/p>\n

Cainam Racing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WorldSBK 2026 Phillip Island Test February 16-17, 2026 The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed its final pre-season…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":487013,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[572],"tags":[64,63,806,805,803,804,133658,85,225021],"class_list":["post-487012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-motosport","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-motor","tag-motor-sports","tag-motosport","tag-motosports","tag-remy-gardner","tag-sports","tag-worldsbk"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=487012"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487012\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/487013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=487012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=487012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=487012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}