Yamaha has chosen Misano to unveil the secret weapon the entire paddock has been waiting for: its all-new MotoGP M1 prototype powered by a V4 engine. This represents a historic turning point for the tuning fork brand, which is banking on this project to reverse the trend and relaunch its ambitions in the premier class.
Yamaha Racing CEO, Paolo Pavesio, enthusiastically made the news official:
« Finally, I have some important news to share. For Misano, we aim to see Augusto Fernandez drives our new M1 prototype with a V4 engine for the very first timeThis is a concrete sign of our commitment to the future. We continue to fight with determination to get the most out of every race weekend. Thank you all for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you next time in Barcelona. »
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A surprise Yamaha wild card driven by Fabio Quartararo's impatience?
The test pilot Augusto Fernandez will be lined up as a wild card during the San Marino Grand Prix (September 12-14). Initially, Yamaha aimed for a first race run at Motegi, his home appointment, but the schedule has been brought forward: Misano will serve as a testing ground.
For its part, fabio quartararo confirmed that he too will ride the new M1 V4 from Monday post-race test in Misano. No official time has been released yet, and Yamaha keeps the prototype's performance a mystery.
If the potential is validated, the V4 engine will replace the traditional inline four-cylinder from the 2026 season. Until then, Yamaha will continue to juggle between future development and immediate competitiveness with the current M1.
The appointment is made: at Misano, the public will discover in real conditions the Yamaha V4, a project that could change the destiny of the brand in MotoGP.
