Yamaha has formally confirmed that Miguel Oliveira’s shoulder accidents will forestall him from competing within the upcoming Americas MotoGP at COTA.
As rumoured, take a look at rider Augusto Fernandez has been referred to as as much as take over the Pramac seat alongside Jack Miller in Texas.
Fernandez, a former Tech3 KTM MotoGP rider, was resulting from exchange the injured Jonathan Rea on the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK crew on the identical weekend however has now been moved to the MotoGP occasion.
Oliveira: “My return is unpredictable”
Oliveira broken his left sternoclavicular joint when he was taken out by rookie Fermin Aldeguer throughout final Saturday’s Argentine Dash.
“To start with, I wish to thank the crew and the medical doctors who handled me,” Oliveira mentioned.
“After returning house, I had an MRI that detected a dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint with ligament rupture.
“Clearly, we mentioned the quickest restoration choices, and it was determined to maintain the arm immobilised for a while.
“The time of return is unpredictable as a result of now we have to await my physique’s organic response. We are going to consider each week how the scenario is.
“We’re engaged on returning to the monitor as quickly as potential, however above that we’ll concentrate on my restoration and getting again to 100% health.”
Fernandez Set for Yamaha MotoGP Debut
Fernandez, resulting from make six scheduled wild-card appearances this season, now steps in for an early Yamaha MotoGP race debut.
The Spaniard has accomplished a number of take a look at periods on an M1 since his closing KTM race eventually yr’s Barcelona finale.
“To start with, I wish to ship Miguel my greatest needs for a speedy restoration. I hope he might be again quickly,” Fernandez mentioned.
“I additionally wish to thank Yamaha and Pramac for this chance. Austin is an superior monitor, and I can‘t wait to be again driving the M1. I’m actually wanting ahead to beginning the race weekend.”
Fernandez completed 14th and tenth throughout his earlier COTA MotoGP appearances, for KTM.
The 2025 occasion, spherical 3 of the world championship, takes place from March 28-30.
