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Garrett Geloff says a change of crew chief is his last throw of the dice in WorldSBK.
Garrett Gerloff has made a crew change in WorldSBK for the 2026 season, viewing it as his “last chance” to succeed in the championship.
He will be working with Les Pearson, whom he has collaborated with in the past, aiming to improve his performance after a challenging 2025 season with Kawasaki.
Gerloff expressed the necessity of this change, stating that without improvement, he may have to leave the paddock.
During the Jerez post-race test, he focused on helping Pearson adapt to the Kawasaki and experimenting with various bike setups.
Despite facing complexities and challenges with the bike’s performance, Gerloff remains optimistic about the partnership with Pearson and the possibilities it presents for the upcoming season.
