Published: 25 Jul 2024
Remy Gardner Open to MotoGP Return - "Don't Have an Offer...at the Moment"
After an abrupt end to his MotoGP stint, Remy Gardner isn’t finished with the premier class. With a good offer, the Aussie would be open to a return.
After clinching the Moto2 title in 2021, Remy Gardner’s Grand Prix career took a turn for the worse. Finishing 23rd overall with just 13 points in his rookie season, the Aussie wasn’t able to secure a seat for a second year in MotoGP.
A series of unguarded comments by his manager, Paco Sanchez, contributed to a strained relationship with KTM, leading Gardner to find a new home with Yamaha in the Superbike World Championship.
Now riding for the Giansanti Racing Team alongside Swiss rider Dominique Aegerter, Gardner and Yamaha are eyeing continuity with this pairing through 2025 and 2026. However, as neither rider currently holds a signed contract, they are exploring various options, keeping all doors open.
Gardner recently stepped in as a replacement for the injured Alex Rins at the Sachsenring, representing Yamaha’s MotoGP factory team. This stint will continue at Silverstone in early August, as the MotoGP season resumes after a four-week summer break.
Yamaha had planned a wildcard entry for test rider Cal Crutchlow, but ongoing issues with a hand injury have prevented him from participating, prompting Gardner’s re-engagement at Yamaha’s request.
Looking ahead, Yamaha’s re-entry into MotoGP with a second team, Pramac Racing, starting in 2025, presents new opportunities, yet they have not secured any riders for the team.
When asked about a potential return to MotoGP, Gardner was candid: “It depends on the offer. Ultimately, everything is relative; you have to weigh everything. If I have two offers, then I have to make a decision. I don’t have an offer…at the moment.”
Reflecting on his adaptation between categories, Gardner mentioned, “Saturday is quite busy in MotoGP now with the sprint race, straight into qualifying after FP3, which surprised me. But I’m somewhat used to it.”
“I was a bit worried about how quickly I could switch, but after the Sachsenring GP, I was back up to speed with the Superbike after just five laps in Donington. Silverstone should be a fun weekend; it’s a track you can enjoy more on a big bike compared to the Sachsenring.”
