Augusto Fernandez, who will give Yamaha’s V4 prototype it’s MotoGP debut at Misano this weekend, has signed a contract extension to stay because the manufacturing facility’s check and wild-card rider till the tip of 2027.
“I am tremendous glad to proceed with Yamaha for 2 extra years,” Fernandez mentioned.
“It has been an unimaginable journey thus far this 12 months. I have been feeling so good for the reason that starting: with the individuals, with the check workforce, with everybody concerned in Yamaha.
“With all of the initiatives we bear in mind, it is a crucial time to be a part of the Yamaha Manufacturing unit Racing Take a look at Workforce, and I really feel proud and glad to be right here and to proceed my work. I’ll give my greatest to convey the model to the highest once more.”
The Spaniard, Moto2 champion in 2022, joined Yamaha this season after spending two seasons in MotoGP with Tech3 KTM.
Though his preliminary purpose was to safe a full-time MotoGP return as quickly as doable, the 27-year-old has been on the forefront of improvement duties for the Inline and V4 machines, plus some wild-card and substitute race appearances.
“We’re happy to verify that Augusto will proceed his collaboration with the Yamaha Manufacturing unit Racing Take a look at Workforce,” mentioned Yamaha Racing managing director Paolo Pavesio.
“Since becoming a member of us earlier this 12 months, he has made a outstanding influence, bringing each aggressive sharpness and technical perception to our improvement programme. His synergy with Andrea Dovizioso has confirmed particularly invaluable, each throughout testing classes and wild-card entries.
“As a current full-time MotoGP rider, Augusto stays in peak bodily and aggressive situation, making him a super asset for stress-testing our new V4-powered prototype. His suggestions is instrumental in evaluating efficiency indicators and refining our understanding of Yamaha’s aggressive positioning.
“Along with his function as Take a look at Rider, Augusto may also function a standby substitute rider for each Yamaha Groups if the necessity arises throughout the MotoGP season, successfully turning into our ‘fifth Manufacturing unit Rider’.”
Whereas Yamaha is anticipated to focus absolutely on the V4 in 2026, Fernandez may also be known as upon to develop the brand new 850cc/Pirelli machine for the next 12 months.
“We’re assured that Augusto’s continued involvement will likely be pivotal to the success of our ‘Plan V’ and the event of the brand new 850cc machine for 2027: two parallel initiatives which can be a number of the most important technical challenges in Yamaha’s racing historical past,” Pavesio added.
The Yamaha assertion made no point out of Cal Crutchlow, whose check using contract expires on the finish of 2025.
