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How Yamaha’s V4 compared to current bike in Misano MotoGP debut
Yamaha’s new V4 MotoGP bike, debuting at the San Marino Grand Prix, has shown “potential” according to test rider Augusto Fernandez, but is not yet fully ready for competition.
Despite extensive private testing this year, the V4 faced challenges during its public race debut with Fernandez finishing 14th in the grand prix.
Fuel consumption was a major issue for Fernandez during the race, forcing him to manage it from the tenth lap out of 27.
The team is optimistic about the bike’s potential but acknowledges the need for further development and refinement.
Compared to Yamaha’s Inline 4, the V4 showed promise in terms of lap times and overall performance potential.
Fernandez’s performance in both the sprint and grand prix races provided valuable data for the team to work on improving the V4 for future races.
