Former MotoGP rider, Augusto Fernandez, has been signed as a test rider for Yamaha's MotoGP project.
Fernandez has announced a significant new chapter in his racing career, having signed on as a test rider for Yamaha 's MotoGP project. With the 2024 season set to be his final year as a full-time rider in the premier class, Fernandez will transition into this new role to contribute to Yamaha ’s MotoGP program. Fernandez will team up with Cal Crutchlow in Yamaha ’s official MotoGP test squad.
Despite a challenging season with KTM Tech 3 that led to his departure, Fernandez will still have opportunities to compete in the premier class next year through wildcard entries, made possible by Yamaha's concession status, and he will be the team's primary replacement rider. Speaking on signing for his test rider role with the Japanese manufacturer, Fernandez said, 'It's a huge honour to be part of the Yamaha family, and I want to thank everyone who made it happen. Yamaha Racing Managing Director Lin Jarvis revealed that Fernandez has already begun working with the team and he will be the first preference for a replacement rider, should an opportunity arise. He added: 'Bike development is a priority for Yamaha as we challenge to return to winning ways at the earliest opportunity. 'We have signed Augusto to be our second Yamaha Test Rider alongside Cal Crutchlow. Cal was unfortunately unable to fulfil all his testing duties in 2024 and it became obvious that we needed to recruit a second rider to assist us with completing all essential activities for 2025. 'We believe Augusto will be a good fit for both the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test Team and the YZR-M1 bike. Augusto is young and is fast, and he can test alongside Cal and learn the special methodology required from a full-time test rider. 'Our current performance ranking permits us to take full advantage of the maximum limit for the testing programme
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