Yamaha's preparations for the upcoming WorldSBK campaign have hit a roadblock after two key riders were ruled out of the initial winter testing sessions scheduled for late November. The Iwata manufacturer had laid out an intensive testing program to bridge the gap to the front-runners before the equipment is shipped to Australia for the season opener.
According to updates from the team, Remy Gardner will miss the opening test at Jerez as he continues his recovery following shoulder surgery. The former Moto2 world champion was forced under the knife after aggravating a previous joint injury during a minibike training accident, delaying his return to the saddle of his machine.
Meanwhile, Jack Miller is legally bound by his current MotoGP commitments and cannot sample the superbike until his existing premier-class contract officially concludes at the end of November. This restriction leaves the squad momentarily shorthanded for their very first development outing of the winter.
Yamaha management remains optimistic that both riders will be fully operational for the subsequent test in December, where they will join forces to accelerate development on the machinery. The team is heavily banking on technical adjustments and fresh rider motivation to reverse the winless struggles faced throughout the previous championship year.
With rivals sharpening their weapons and formidable contenders like Nicolo Bulega setting a blistering pace at the top, the pressure is firmly on the factory squad to deliver a competitive package when the lights finally go out for the new racing season.
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