P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Gardner ‘missing a bit of pace when the tyre was new’
Despite a technical issue leading to his retirement in Race 2, Australian rider Gardner was satisfied with his performance at Portimao, finishing in sixth place in Race 1 and fourth in the Superpole Race. He expressed disappointment that he didn’t achieve more, particularly when the tires were new. In Race 2, Gardner started in third place but lacked pace with newer tires. Just as he was closing in on a competitor, a technical problem forced him to retire. However, he considered the weekend overall to be positive. Meanwhile, Gardner’s teammate Aegerter had a challenging weekend, finishing 14th in the first two races before securing eighth place in Race 2. Although disappointed with his result, Aegerter acknowledged the team’s efforts and expressed gratitude. He mentioned that he still has some physical discomfort but expects to be fully recovered for the final race of the season.
Source: Crash
