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Garrett Gerloff says he is still “crazy-far” from the front of WorldSBK despite a season-best result in Hungary.
Garrett Gerloff achieved his best World Superbike result with Kawasaki in Hungary, finishing fifth in Race 2, but acknowledges he is still far behind the front runners in WorldSBK standings. Despite his satisfaction with the result, Gerloff expressed concern about his gap to the leaders, which was over 20 seconds in Race 2. He emphasized the need for continuous improvement in performance and consistency in racing. Gerloff is hopeful that the upgrades Kawasaki is bringing throughout the season will help him advance further in the championship. The American rider’s strong performance in Hungary followed a challenging weekend in the Netherlands, where he struggled to find solutions but saw noticeable progress in Hungary. Gerloff credited the team’s efforts and highlighted the importance of adjusting the setup to achieve better results in future races, aiming to consistently challenge for a top position.
