After a difficult 2024 season, Augusto Fernandez seems to have found a new opportunity within the Yamaha team. The Spanish rider, who has confirmed that he is close to signing a contract as a test rider for the three-tuning fork brand, will bring his expertise to a development program in full transformation.
As the 2024 MotoGP season progresses, Yamaha is already looking to the future, and rumors surrounding the arrival ofAugusto Fernandez in the team of test drivers are starting to circulate. The Japanese manufacturer seems to be looking to strengthen its program for 2025.
Fernandez, who has had a difficult year with GASGAS, has seen his prospects darken after a season without a real breakthrough, losing his regular driver position. However, this turnaround could well turn into an opportunity for him at Yamaha , where it could become a valuable asset to the M1 test program.
The Spanish driver spoke about the possibility of this new role, saying: " I don't know if I can confirm this., but we are still missing the last piece to announce it. But it seems that I will be riding the Yamaha as a test rider. » His desire to move from KTM à Yamaha underlines his enthusiasm for this challenge: “ the first test will be a big challenge, but that's what I'm looking for, go straight from KTM to Yamaha to see the difference »
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Yamaha clearly needs new blood, especially with a Cal Crutchlow who struggles to find a place, and the pressure from regular drivers Fabio Quartararo et alex rins, who are already responsible for testing new configurations. Dovizioso, thanks to his relations with the technical boss Massimo Bartolini, also continues to play an active role in the development of the M1.
With important tests coming up, particularly those at the end of the season, the situation ofAugusto Fernandez seems to be evolving rapidly. Yamaha will also have a lot of work to do with the Pramac team in the first tests ", he added, stressing the importance of this transition period.
Change seems imminent for Fernandez, and the next few months could prove crucial for his career. The upcoming tests, which could be held on various tracks, will be an opportunity for him to show his abilities and prove that he deserves his place in the future of Yamaha in MotoGP.
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