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Australian Remy Gardner was denied of his maiden front row start in the Moto2 category due to the cancellation of the British grand prix as a result of unsafe weather conditions.

The Tech3 Racing rider capitalised on changing weather conditions throughout Saturday’s qualifying session, displaying incredible pace as he lodged the second fastest time of 2m08.347s.

Although not being able to act on a career-best qualifying result, Gardner is still on a high from his competitiveness, acknowledging the conditions were far too dangerous despite believing he could challenge for a podium result.

“What can I say – it was an awesome feeling to cross the line and see my name at the top on the big screen yesterday,” Gardner commented. “Pecco just pipped me for pole, but to qualify on the front row for the British GP is something I didn’t expect, especially after breaking my legs earlier in the year.

“I was riding my hardest and when I came into Parc Fermé and saw the team and my dad I just didn’t know what to say. It was a great experience and one that I hope to repeat in the future. Today started well with a strong performance in warm up but then as predicted the rain came.

“I don’t want to sound arrogant but I felt good all weekend and I’m sure given the conditions that if luck had been on side we could have fought for the podium today but the conditions were just too dangerous. It is what it is and I will just take the positives and move onto Misano. Big thanks to everyone who messaged after qualifying it means a lot.”

The Moto2 World Championship now heads to Misano in Italy on 9 September for what will be the 13th round of the series.