Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi wrapped up the Aragon weekend with a solid points finish in Race 2 at MotorLand Aragón, Spain. The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team riders delivered consistent performances to cross the line in 12th and 14th place respectively, adding valuable points to their championship campaigns.
Following the morning Warm Up, Gardner headed into the Tissot Superpole Race feeling positive. In the 10-lap sprint, the Australian pushed hard and showed competitive pace to finish 13th. Later, in the final race of the weekend, the #87 significantly improved on his Saturday performance, steadily reducing the gap to the riders ahead. After 18 laps, he crossed the finish line in 12th place, securing further championship points.
A similar story unfolded on the other side of the garage. Manzi fought his way through the field in the Superpole Race, gaining five positions to finish 14th. In Race 2, the Italian continued to show encouraging pace, making steady progress throughout the race. In the closing stages, he closed in on teammate Gardner and eventually took the chequered flag in 14th place, adding more points to his rookie WorldSBK tally.
With the Aragon round complete, the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team concludes the first half of the 2026 season. The team will return to action in two weeks’ time at the Misano World Circuit in Italy for its home round.
FULL SUPERPOLE RACE RESULTS
FULL RACE TWO RESULTS
Remy Gardner – Superpole Race: P13 / Race 2: P12
“Overall, it was a better day and a decent way to finish the weekend. We improved our performance a lot compared to yesterday and the gap to the front was much smaller, so we need to stay confident and keep progressing step by step until we can get closer. We’re pushing hard and we want to get back to fighting at the front — that’s our common goal — and we’ll do everything possible to achieve it. We need to stay positive and I’m already looking forward to the next round, which will be the team’s home race, so everyone will have extra motivation. I’d also like to thank everyone who came here to support me. It was great to feel that support and to have familiar faces around me throughout the weekend.”
Stefano Manzi – Superpole Race: P14 / Race 2: P14
“It was a decent Sunday and we need to focus on the positives. We’re working hard and trying to improve every session and every round, and we’ll continue to do everything we can. Of course, these aren’t the positions we want to be fighting for, but right now our goal is to maximise our potential every weekend. Overall, we managed to reduce the gap to the front compared to Saturday, which is a positive sign, and we need to keep that momentum going. In a few weeks we’ll have the team’s home round at Misano, which is also my home race, so everyone will have extra motivation and support. I can’t wait to be there.”
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