Tough Saturday for Manzi and Gardner at Balaton Park
The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team faced a demanding opening day of racing at Balaton Park, Hungary. Both Stefano Manzi and Remy Gardner encountered significant challenges, with Manzi finishing Race 1 in 15th place and Gardner securing 11th after a difficult Superpole session.
The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team experienced a challenging start to their weekend at Balaton Park, Hungary. Saturday's action saw both Stefano Manzi and Remy Gardner battling through a demanding day of racing.
Manzi, after a promising start in Free Practice 3, struggled with grip issues in the Superpole qualifying session, placing him 19th on the grid. In Race 1, despite a strong start gaining several positions, he couldn't maintain the pace due to persistent grip problems, ultimately finishing 15th and securing a single point. He remains optimistic for Sunday's races, hoping for improvements.
Gardner also faced difficulties, qualifying 12th in Superpole. In Race 1, he managed to climb to 11th position, showing resilience despite the bike's handling issues. He noted the team has work to do to improve the bike's performance for the upcoming races. Both riders are focused on analyzing data and making necessary adjustments to improve their results on Sunday.