Robert Gibbs stellar performance at Phillip Island may of come as a shock to some but for the Evolution Racing Team driver it’s the result of hard work over the course of the off season.
Making his debut late last year in the Logitech G Pro Invitational Series endurance cup, Gibbs returns in 2023 with his sights set on driving full time. After a performance that saw the driver of the #2 ERT Mustang challenge the likes of James Scott at Phillip Island, Gibbs will definitely continue to be the one to watch in coming rounds.
Speaking post race Gibbs wasn’t overly surprised with his performance, stating he has put work into preparing for the qualifying series ahead.
“I wouldn't say I was surprised with my result in the end as I've been working pretty hard to make sure that I give myself the best opportunity to perform but I wouldnt say that I was expecting to be fighting for the win either”.
With expectations now high on the ERT driver, lots have questioned how he will stay on top of the competition and continue competing towards the front of the field come Hockenheim.
“For me, personally, the key to maintaining my form is plenty of practice, making sure im as prepared as i can be. Second thing is to make sure that i stay out of trouble during the race because as we saw in round 1 there were a handful of guys that were top 10 runners get caught up in accidents and finish in the 30's“.
For Robert, Joining the Evolution Racing Team has given him access to some of the top drivers the country has to offer. It’s clear by aligning this talented young driver with the experience of the ERT setup, success will surely follow.
“Joining ERT has been massive for my improvement, having half a dozen teammates worth of data to compare against has really helped me become not just faster but more consistent“
Following on from Phillip Island we’re now set to see Supercars on track at Hockenheim, Asked about preparations leading into the event, Gibbs explained what the lead up has consisted of in between rounds.
"I feel like my preparation for Hockenheim has been pretty good considering it doesn't really suit my driving style. As a team I think we're going to really up the ante for round 2 and make sure we come prepared“.
Round 2 is fast approaching for the Logitech G Pro Invitational qualifying series, Can Robert Gibbs continue his recent form? Tune in on the 8th of February to find out!
