{"id":2295,"date":"2023-03-02T10:20:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T09:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grtracingteam.com\/?p=2295"},"modified":"2023-03-02T10:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T09:20:26","slug":"un-imprevedibile-round-di-mandalika-in-arrivo-per-aegerter-e-gardner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grtracingteam.com\/en\/un-imprevedibile-round-di-mandalika-in-arrivo-per-aegerter-e-gardner\/","title":{"rendered":"Unpredictable Mandalika Awaits Aegerter and Gardner"},"content":{"rendered":"

The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team is ready to get back in action on 3rd-5th March at Mandalika International Street Circuit after a thrilling season opener in Phillip Island just one week ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it was at the opening round, it will be the first time for Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner with their Yamaha R1 machines on the Indonesian track, which will host the WorldSBK paddock for the third time. With unpredictable weather expected, the riders and the team should be ready to face any last-minute change. Moreover, on Saturday, Race 1 will mark Aegerter\u2019s 300th world championship race, reaching a prestigious milestone in his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout its 17 corners, one of Mandalika track\u2019s main challenges will be understanding the tarmac. Damiano Evangelisti, Gardner\u2019s crew chief, highlights that we faced two different types of asphalt in 2021 and 2022, so quick adaption to the surface will be required in 2023 as well. Moreover, ensuring to test all of the different tyre options will be necessary, including a new rear Pirelli. Finally, the GYTR GRT Yamaha duo is looking to focus on longer runs during free practice to prepare for the latter stages of the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filippo Conti, GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Manager, claims: \u201cThe potential was there; what we saw in Australia is proof of how fast we can be this year\u201d. Moreover, \u201cWhat happened one week ago showed how close we are as a team, and that\u2019s the right spirit to face a long season.\u201d \u201cc\u2019\u00e8 potenziale, ci\u00f2 che abbiamo visto in Australia \u00e8 la prova di quanto potremo essere veloci quest\u2019anno\u201d. <\/em>Oltre a ci\u00f2, \u201cquello che \u00e8 successo una settimana fa \u00e8 la testimonianza di quanto sia unito il team; questo \u00e8 lo spirito giusto per affrontare una lunga stagione.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The riders are also ready to face a new challenge on a different track. Dominique Aegerter Is looking forward to racing in Indonesia but is wary of what the weather might do. Furthermore, the Swiss rider calls attention to: \u201cA section of the circuit which is very fast with multiple changes of direction, so you have to be powerful, and it takes a lot of strength\u201d. On the other side of the garage, Remy Gardner is \u201clooking to improve what we learned in Phillip Island\u201d. The Aussie also has already spotted \u201cTurn 1 and the last corner\u201d as possible overtaking points. \u201cuna sezione del circuito molto veloce con cambi di direzioni in cui bisogna essere molto forti fisicamente\u201d. <\/em>Dall\u2019altra parte del box, Remy Gardner lavorer\u00e0 per \u201cmigliorare ancora e capitalizzare quanto imparato a Phillip Island.\u201d <\/em>L\u2019Australiano ha gi\u00e0 identificato poi \u201ccurva 1 e l\u2019ultima\u201d <\/em>come possibili punti di sorpasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n